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 5690686 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28894443 epoch_slot_no: 209643 block_no: 5690509 slot_leader_id: 4556120 size: 18795 time: 2021-05-08 07:58:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9dd055c6a2616ae130da635118d870ab4ee79693fada27e57f880d8bd00e83Block Operator
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