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 5698699 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29058166 epoch_slot_no: 373366 block_no: 5698522 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 5842 time: 2021-05-10 05:27:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f39e9a1ae6adea2432694de99e98ee0a8784a341bbb259e394b982573ba34b1Block Operator
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