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 5698362 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29051318 epoch_slot_no: 366518 block_no: 5698185 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 14602 time: 2021-05-10 03:33:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58f1dbeb59041087c0e9d9c7f5a03550160da5f8ee8cbee62957be19aa4b4e9Block Operator
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