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 5700564 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29097094 epoch_slot_no: 412294 block_no: 5700387 slot_leader_id: 5638717 size: 4854 time: 2021-05-10 16:16:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c10d35445295528fa00e8642e691913f6806ef8e8f2910f7c7ebc820283a3f4Block Operator
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