A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5688887 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28857857 epoch_slot_no: 173057 block_no: 5688710 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 3049 time: 2021-05-07 21:49:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8346331ae49ea73b5b9492eb15d219ca6c337ce69d4ff4df491073e1b9fa4cBlock Operator
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