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 5689657 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 28873610 epoch_slot_no: 188810 block_no: 5689480 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 1321 time: 2021-05-08 02:11:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f050d3e03774bb9008b438a1618dd4a0b1698d40ab7c5949e4a75b4a7662473Block Operator
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