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 5692973 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 28941942 epoch_slot_no: 257142 block_no: 5692796 slot_leader_id: 5557318 size: 22065 time: 2021-05-08 21:10:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x944e793a85a2314000e0bd77ecad921e94c984eee4907f09433c042bb6a8a6a8Block Operator
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