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 5693067 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 28944056 epoch_slot_no: 259256 block_no: 5692890 slot_leader_id: 4606412 size: 19407 time: 2021-05-08 21:45:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8018f55a7ddc86958b8e9a99fbe6d1cd5e1925b7c0e6b78993b6b95c336d410Block Operator
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