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 5698643 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 29057031 epoch_slot_no: 372231 block_no: 5698466 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 15796 time: 2021-05-10 05:08:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34bc8d702941b27aae927e52725630965c1d1db46a6390dd3fc0ce0bf82feafcBlock Operator
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