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 5699169 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29068344 epoch_slot_no: 383544 block_no: 5698992 slot_leader_id: 5622396 size: 2536 time: 2021-05-10 08:17:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x612d4b2a12e1a6e75345b660c360917199b14c5268e30fee1fdaec13306a16b0Block Operator
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