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 5691980 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 28921395 epoch_slot_no: 236595 block_no: 5691803 slot_leader_id: 5393947 size: 26078 time: 2021-05-08 15:28:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4999a3db0ccd5a8b8c53511c06a40f514e82836db5dda8a31d9cf39e9eb7bd68Block Operator
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