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 5696888 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29021048 epoch_slot_no: 336248 block_no: 5696711 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 3970 time: 2021-05-09 19:08:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16a89978ee2e31f2415c556a5041ca4f56fcbdd4db6ae8c898c07c8dc6b7da1bBlock Operator
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