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 5697607 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29035805 epoch_slot_no: 351005 block_no: 5697430 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 8054 time: 2021-05-09 23:14:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25f1db73bf6ac9ba8d05aad22fe73a0c7d260200190c65258814d954841fce7fBlock Operator
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