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 5690341 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28887601 epoch_slot_no: 202801 block_no: 5690164 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 1617 time: 2021-05-08 06:04:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f206c1c20a33e6aa527f03967dafa315ac820e66fabc70025b455499026b7abBlock Operator
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