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 5692174 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 28925669 epoch_slot_no: 240869 block_no: 5691997 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 8261 time: 2021-05-08 16:39:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca24b363840a712530e6ae86e76a34b267170baac2c00a3aeddd2307e5eea6f0Block Operator
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