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 5696614 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 29015006 epoch_slot_no: 330206 block_no: 5696437 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 29439 time: 2021-05-09 17:28:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x595c4cab8fd675fa93675ed49937ae6ccb051dbc0f26679bbfff23e9c0e22052Block Operator
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