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 5691511 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 28912086 epoch_slot_no: 227286 block_no: 5691334 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 11727 time: 2021-05-08 12:52:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67da18dd712981363763c0e7cabab20d8c4f872be2268b8a3205ec7bee65a078Block Operator
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