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 5699852 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29082935 epoch_slot_no: 398135 block_no: 5699675 slot_leader_id: 5094299 size: 16002 time: 2021-05-10 12:20:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38b448388ba271be31b46613dcbd59dd99ffd2d6544c12c3aafd65e0cd235475Block Operator
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