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 5697241 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29028228 epoch_slot_no: 343428 block_no: 5697064 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 6348 time: 2021-05-09 21:08:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd6d34fab7fc21fc50914c583fa97c0f083412940600d3550e09a5205a56898eBlock Operator
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