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 5697193 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 29027386 epoch_slot_no: 342586 block_no: 5697016 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 12751 time: 2021-05-09 20:54:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0191324b7d5a9bc306ffb8cae4304aaed144f3cad6aee880372e1f2ae1c18164Block Operator
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