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 5698081 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29045284 epoch_slot_no: 360484 block_no: 5697904 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 1516 time: 2021-05-10 01:52:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25974e1a03bb0c16cf3f0074b563f560fb1b9c6a81a25fa8b3965e91f07e41c8Block Operator
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