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 5692542 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 28933432 epoch_slot_no: 248632 block_no: 5692365 slot_leader_id: 5065563 size: 20593 time: 2021-05-08 18:48:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0cb9235cb2cf927a8b659054ec05afc6fbcfa3f0cf1efa79da888558690ec0aBlock Operator
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