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 5690722 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 28895196 epoch_slot_no: 210396 block_no: 5690545 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 294 time: 2021-05-08 08:11:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe203519445198ff5172e2aaaf197f915f9dc90f5aab0fadaad532acc1fdd42a8Block Operator
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