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 5700323 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29092066 epoch_slot_no: 407266 block_no: 5700146 slot_leader_id: 4614296 size: 1363 time: 2021-05-10 14:52:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0aa4f6ff74a0e2ab6cd748e20b6e8c4a4a8d2a99a81030aa3fe7d166649a46dBlock Operator
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