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 5698468 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29053569 epoch_slot_no: 368769 block_no: 5698291 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 4245 time: 2021-05-10 04:11:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cbc43f8dde5a3874601601edb612d0717a679d9c9eeef9c99d029ff011a41beBlock Operator
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