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 5699428 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29074118 epoch_slot_no: 389318 block_no: 5699251 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 21190 time: 2021-05-10 09:53:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x045e334981197e478bfbed4b29b5d83e7ccd5099a79de26faececdfcda6c0ab7Block Operator
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