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 5698031 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29044317 epoch_slot_no: 359517 block_no: 5697854 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 9757 time: 2021-05-10 01:36:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc284ea030a2882574bf0e027efdb4765ff43be1358d36d5ff0cdbbca61cbd14Block Operator
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