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 5698415 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29052505 epoch_slot_no: 367705 block_no: 5698238 slot_leader_id: 4584561 size: 10173 time: 2021-05-10 03:53:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7440c0dd53c04e7fac6829b2d9ab11c6771cd815822b5c91d903e0b0b92ffcc8Block Operator
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