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 5694513 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 28973525 epoch_slot_no: 288725 block_no: 5694336 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 12076 time: 2021-05-09 05:56:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x099be2ad93d7249f68e68ec5069dc702f0ad6d55258e9f3ef701df196b23f958Block Operator
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