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 5697222 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29027800 epoch_slot_no: 343000 block_no: 5697045 slot_leader_id: 5491654 size: 7173 time: 2021-05-09 21:01:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27371e0a64f1ffa6f00e2b8031f6430ba8782612ac8495adae8d2260b035db93Block Operator
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