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 5694951 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28982414 epoch_slot_no: 297614 block_no: 5694774 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 22817 time: 2021-05-09 08:25:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2bd9bca2975457dd20e0b4421786abea8ce2608d64e11068a3031afbe3a4d05Block Operator
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