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 5694447 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 28972024 epoch_slot_no: 287224 block_no: 5694270 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 676 time: 2021-05-09 05:31:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bc1c7e291cca70c034a5ad30a7e3bd911a2dfb6c940589e7c6ea5cb7658c055Block Operator
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