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 5689563 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28871396 epoch_slot_no: 186596 block_no: 5689386 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 708 time: 2021-05-08 01:34:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec7aafee5369cc122ed459c529b761a593b814e6b272f9c699d5d081cf27524Block Operator
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