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 5699098 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29067016 epoch_slot_no: 382216 block_no: 5698921 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 10000 time: 2021-05-10 07:55:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30fa5d90ebfb28fe07169782e990084d2a2b41b07a6150ab8a2902f4f0077646Block Operator
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