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 5692519 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 28932890 epoch_slot_no: 248090 block_no: 5692342 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 1562 time: 2021-05-08 18:39:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36557186059d9ceb0580b855243657f9c293440550c100d854ec02326a61b734Block Operator
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