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 5697298 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29029287 epoch_slot_no: 344487 block_no: 5697121 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 5637 time: 2021-05-09 21:26:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0df9b80a0e273cc0a60514e13e5bc85bbedf1bd06e5f871df986cec4963095feBlock Operator
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