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 5698090 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29045450 epoch_slot_no: 360650 block_no: 5697913 slot_leader_id: 5046980 size: 8655 time: 2021-05-10 01:55:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f200a2bd619f3c82cea519901e7b0cd7d5b0f99c5da22723b1261b39bb9c08aBlock Operator
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