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 5692416 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 28930833 epoch_slot_no: 246033 block_no: 5692239 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 6529 time: 2021-05-08 18:05:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ae456f577fdec56875beab1494b71073039419e471297584b803571db8a71dBlock Operator
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