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 5690697 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 28894798 epoch_slot_no: 209998 block_no: 5690520 slot_leader_id: 5542395 size: 18926 time: 2021-05-08 08:04:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8cc608747d63ccf75e9bad340b84715e98f37fd526ac721603feefefcf00044fBlock Operator
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