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 5696156 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29006358 epoch_slot_no: 321558 block_no: 5695979 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 13598 time: 2021-05-09 15:04:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8523c6195111c9d285ef417e2696c42682a9f7843894e10450a280ee8f186927Block Operator
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