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 5702345 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29134175 epoch_slot_no: 17375 block_no: 5702168 slot_leader_id: 4986022 size: 15297 time: 2021-05-11 02:34:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b7a216161617c1a77a17728354b2c8482f01c8fa0abd5f31dd6c696b333dccfBlock Operator
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