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 5692549 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 28933612 epoch_slot_no: 248812 block_no: 5692372 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 4555 time: 2021-05-08 18:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c8228f7bf3bc3f6a96d0d668fd416e516d668dad85f1bda494db7ae512e1ac9Block Operator
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