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 5701079 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29107852 epoch_slot_no: 423052 block_no: 5700902 slot_leader_id: 5411416 size: 12653 time: 2021-05-10 19:15:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2620f442e3a6726c48de171d6f8b0330dcda2b216b6247dc958f0c3fc59f8b79Block Operator
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