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 5691463 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28911189 epoch_slot_no: 226389 block_no: 5691286 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 572 time: 2021-05-08 12:38:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe767ed85ff5c5e224d8ce47e3d97aa2cb96361a784b051394b722fc67a26b1dBlock Operator
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