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 5694074 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 28964157 epoch_slot_no: 279357 block_no: 5693897 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 22876 time: 2021-05-09 03:20:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ac194c7581cc3c8a8ebb8706f6ae7002fe6d8738727720975d91da7f407940Block Operator
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