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 5691277 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28906818 epoch_slot_no: 222018 block_no: 5691100 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 11758 time: 2021-05-08 11:25:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d6930c44b081e09ecfabc748fc60fdf99e1aab7c615e43a0f1e56bae3925c4Block Operator
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