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 5690148 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 28883697 epoch_slot_no: 198897 block_no: 5689971 slot_leader_id: 5429018 size: 12918 time: 2021-05-08 04:59:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc7bb249939cad87a4430a4919cc1fed859a12aade991337bf900276f7f6ed70Block Operator
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