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 5699476 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 29075060 epoch_slot_no: 390260 block_no: 5699299 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 486 time: 2021-05-10 10:09:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15cd9f27e98827eae34cf5dd1e5c8a7b2302b078669c9bbf53abf9e4117e689bBlock Operator
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