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 5695514 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 28993408 epoch_slot_no: 308608 block_no: 5695337 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 21904 time: 2021-05-09 11:28:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cbff5a4a4edad0c76ca9c96dcecb29de89a250e3285b84b7b44308a70317566Block Operator
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