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 5693443 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 28951439 epoch_slot_no: 266639 block_no: 5693266 slot_leader_id: 4989634 size: 14842 time: 2021-05-08 23:48:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4959e37e77dcfeb805dd0cbb7d91caeafe887556d416d28476cc493dcef22a3Block Operator
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