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 5699149 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29068005 epoch_slot_no: 383205 block_no: 5698972 slot_leader_id: 4591434 size: 2457 time: 2021-05-10 08:11:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe374da071b6f23b698af339d4fd2643c802d57bae903f4d2bf9c46100c2423efBlock Operator
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