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 5697186 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29027284 epoch_slot_no: 342484 block_no: 5697009 slot_leader_id: 4557809 size: 9956 time: 2021-05-09 20:52:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc930de93d19decbda58981b3aab163dbe1b047621d45fa0fd055d744d5caa5Block Operator
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