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 5699657 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29079117 epoch_slot_no: 394317 block_no: 5699480 slot_leader_id: 4557443 size: 9225 time: 2021-05-10 11:16:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0bc3804383cc19384c2ddaba708bcf1b0aea45c1e69c142f85dc2aa15cc528dBlock Operator
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