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 5699350 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29072445 epoch_slot_no: 387645 block_no: 5699173 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 5364 time: 2021-05-10 09:25:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa36d3d654ea14eeadca50f2e2464120fb026dd65cee4ecb66d2fe8321b29cd2Block Operator
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