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 5700008 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 29086444 epoch_slot_no: 401644 block_no: 5699831 slot_leader_id: 4837242 size: 12697 time: 2021-05-10 13:18:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x356b50286fd09078c681f54ba156f9c1cb2dac4bfca730e51c510ba6af6f407bBlock Operator
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