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 5691988 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28921503 epoch_slot_no: 236703 block_no: 5691811 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 18857 time: 2021-05-08 15:29:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4717be740bc40ef4e22a6e3e7bc43f960d6893dcf601aadd33fb0fe2af576bfBlock Operator
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