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 5696649 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29015525 epoch_slot_no: 330725 block_no: 5696472 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 1031 time: 2021-05-09 17:36:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b08edfc825f51335992212108e1df8979b1fe4dbb7f91bc7475f27d0662927Block Operator
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