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 5698195 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29047798 epoch_slot_no: 362998 block_no: 5698018 slot_leader_id: 5127985 size: 10542 time: 2021-05-10 02:34:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe82620f5f07c20b7e573aaf56f633ec0c540361becb0b2b3d1480b9f0511831Block Operator
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