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 5699949 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29084977 epoch_slot_no: 400177 block_no: 5699772 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 10865 time: 2021-05-10 12:54:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46c87c4082133af587a19aa6d588c53f3bcf936210b89cd0a7a61fe2046358edBlock Operator
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