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 5698030 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29044281 epoch_slot_no: 359481 block_no: 5697853 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 3062 time: 2021-05-10 01:36:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5871623454b216caf9a267f9b777020464e753ac044d1aa58c5e76bb5f7cdf20Block Operator
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