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 5693599 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 28954742 epoch_slot_no: 269942 block_no: 5693422 slot_leader_id: 5300224 size: 8049 time: 2021-05-09 00:43:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8cee39d36e96a33a6b41ca18ff70f49d78f791ee9e6584815a9990e914f741eBlock Operator
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