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 5696161 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29006522 epoch_slot_no: 321722 block_no: 5695984 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 15446 time: 2021-05-09 15:06:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6601f5dd3604ab1a7e886ce8f70e6029f186d71448e7ac6b14dc0b417b877b19Block Operator
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