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 5696867 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29020501 epoch_slot_no: 335701 block_no: 5696690 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 8248 time: 2021-05-09 18:59:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe15c347e16344623b09b2c0303119bf9c42fba9f8be8d9ec36bf0235704383eeBlock Operator
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