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 5691715 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 28915924 epoch_slot_no: 231124 block_no: 5691538 slot_leader_id: 5680159 size: 43055 time: 2021-05-08 13:56:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1251043fcc50a784be6d26c83e15b6579cd5070fa590f2c5fb89710e7d148c0Block Operator
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