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 5697423 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29031974 epoch_slot_no: 347174 block_no: 5697246 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 16285 time: 2021-05-09 22:11:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd115d96622d59b2e9062d3ef374da6f90a9cfbbb096b7b212820ed851a50c097Block Operator
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