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 5699751 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29080966 epoch_slot_no: 396166 block_no: 5699574 slot_leader_id: 5688518 size: 5319 time: 2021-05-10 11:47:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd225a2ba164135ae04ea6e7ef75ecae67334ceb9c132e8e39df780f69b3924b0Block Operator
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