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 5698753 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 29059611 epoch_slot_no: 374811 block_no: 5698576 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 37868 time: 2021-05-10 05:51:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa4c26d99660fc666b41ecc79c6243fa3158154c20d7a29bc561c55bce4adf38Block Operator
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