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 5696308 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29009044 epoch_slot_no: 324244 block_no: 5696131 slot_leader_id: 5596534 size: 3946 time: 2021-05-09 15:48:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1705ade74c880e1038ce5e219ef261887332d15d948c3e8417bf2300ee219f7dBlock Operator
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