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 5691972 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 28921226 epoch_slot_no: 236426 block_no: 5691795 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 7676 time: 2021-05-08 15:25:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595ecb9b90599d9af5c3f682d9352d0660002a1c95a9fcac612fa2d6ae700fa7Block Operator
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