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 5699786 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29081701 epoch_slot_no: 396901 block_no: 5699609 slot_leader_id: 5688653 size: 5018 time: 2021-05-10 11:59:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x585940a9a5d3ef3a3383465a5feddb3cf1f342e8875ebc54ec94991482d524f9Block Operator
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