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 5696675 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29016109 epoch_slot_no: 331309 block_no: 5696498 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 13267 time: 2021-05-09 17:46:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x291c67d693c9c499deed4f86bd882b9cf245e18feb6b5bb8da6f0a7a5daeacf7Block Operator
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