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 5699760 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 29081144 epoch_slot_no: 396344 block_no: 5699583 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 15876 time: 2021-05-10 11:50:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd898236eb28a3bd5b742cf0933371feecff982063c96de0416a92544b2e06d68Block Operator
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