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 5698833 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29061475 epoch_slot_no: 376675 block_no: 5698656 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 2842 time: 2021-05-10 06:22:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3bb06ab1379f5cbf18c06564507f487fd98a2f10d6d5aa9e36842355b52c30cBlock Operator
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