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 5698357 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29051172 epoch_slot_no: 366372 block_no: 5698180 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 6414 time: 2021-05-10 03:31:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe45ee985bf122cd4b141aadf18586c6c02e308d9267b989bac90948b69474a5aBlock Operator
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