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 5692908 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 28940673 epoch_slot_no: 255873 block_no: 5692731 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 20985 time: 2021-05-08 20:49:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9efdea84cbb0b7986116ed1991c587f76477c54b1fff12d6c54bd4bde94bda9Block Operator
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