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 5696369 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29010365 epoch_slot_no: 325565 block_no: 5696192 slot_leader_id: 4662751 size: 17911 time: 2021-05-09 16:10:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08beabb5c788ef96fcd5857c4b5343cdbd04e477500cf7b447d470b61e245b9Block Operator
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