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 5696668 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29015906 epoch_slot_no: 331106 block_no: 5696491 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 916 time: 2021-05-09 17:43:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0de6bb00e0c563c6feed08b2a18743ce250423bbdb128e8d79d88f201f48b98cBlock Operator
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