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 5697356 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29030584 epoch_slot_no: 345784 block_no: 5697179 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 20703 time: 2021-05-09 21:47:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8278e35ee206220a3ddd7567d97cc54632059c1aae9c698b981f1181deedca41Block Operator
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