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 5693768 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 28957879 epoch_slot_no: 273079 block_no: 5693591 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 14586 time: 2021-05-09 01:36:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae14c180438003cc059db1b7fb06e8b34bd7d91034a143feee8b04d768bdc70Block Operator
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