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 5699666 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29079288 epoch_slot_no: 394488 block_no: 5699489 slot_leader_id: 5438980 size: 5489 time: 2021-05-10 11:19:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da6ada5532cacafc89cb0b3397ef8dbb676bdbfcf23a20b01fe56ba99b5d623Block Operator
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