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 5695634 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 28995726 epoch_slot_no: 310926 block_no: 5695457 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 2414 time: 2021-05-09 12:06:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2525d073998c4b03fe0a548c4465b3a990adb144baa3645a08f4b2e757d7e833Block Operator
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