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 5696659 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29015781 epoch_slot_no: 330981 block_no: 5696482 slot_leader_id: 5696659 size: 3638 time: 2021-05-09 17:41:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda866758b6098084d9c38af9f7bbacf6b28dc1b141cb6f32420e63657b42f3d4Block Operator
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