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 5696253 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29007965 epoch_slot_no: 323165 block_no: 5696076 slot_leader_id: 4556815 size: 3795 time: 2021-05-09 15:30:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05b08974793c12b0cb5a8557528adbbdcdc8c045987a254ee9594ab965f33467Block Operator
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