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 5693012 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 28942724 epoch_slot_no: 257924 block_no: 5692835 slot_leader_id: 4630639 size: 10018 time: 2021-05-08 21:23:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f0dd438b7f92ed6a5ae60353bb0c6bffcda4dd45dae28b1f8a488a1dba8740eBlock Operator
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