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 5696209 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29007328 epoch_slot_no: 322528 block_no: 5696032 slot_leader_id: 4702299 size: 8579 time: 2021-05-09 15:20:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00cf7efc72d25225541715bd7eb3602230497737965e7294be415b89cc313831Block Operator
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