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 5694990 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 28983077 epoch_slot_no: 298277 block_no: 5694813 slot_leader_id: 4941291 size: 7201 time: 2021-05-09 08:36:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206478562460557452a9218b1fdb0ea1ac10e2ff6020949e19c36d2847b5b238Block Operator
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