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 5691303 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 28907259 epoch_slot_no: 222459 block_no: 5691126 slot_leader_id: 5088394 size: 13667 time: 2021-05-08 11:32:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b1d4faa82548379c5b67427701b1ad81bb5474aebc68f450486a4f333b441d7Block Operator
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