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 5701236 Details
Epoch: 264 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 29110944 epoch_slot_no: 426144 block_no: 5701059 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 14554 time: 2021-05-10 20:07:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde6b4dde4649cc6d9e6cb9c07cd0db777db0f040b17168ed6126a73aad31cbdBlock Operator
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