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 5693269 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28947864 epoch_slot_no: 263064 block_no: 5693092 slot_leader_id: 5648476 size: 3607 time: 2021-05-08 22:49:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdae0529b46a63e431ecd057c3e07f151563940e2e0badd6046564e4df483965aBlock Operator
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