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 5692065 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 28923068 epoch_slot_no: 238268 block_no: 5691888 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 4844 time: 2021-05-08 15:55:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa795385ddc20953ac369c18b159f4cbdd6b83be9de1cfa09c949824c37cf5964Block Operator
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