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 5691242 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 28905952 epoch_slot_no: 221152 block_no: 5691065 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 17953 time: 2021-05-08 11:10:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e18338d5c3a6ed9855127468380285d7bfd368b258ceb0f5b904119adac577eBlock Operator
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