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 5698280 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29049651 epoch_slot_no: 364851 block_no: 5698103 slot_leader_id: 5005086 size: 13263 time: 2021-05-10 03:05:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66ccb570d49f1a38af674eee3b34428c74c3bdd6b261f546577905410ba0a83fBlock Operator
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