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 5695135 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 28986159 epoch_slot_no: 301359 block_no: 5694958 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 21563 time: 2021-05-09 09:27:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe1ea4d3764f8d5c38519034a07040628fa75d4ad6756a46792b0f106a5be3b7Block Operator
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