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 5702477 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29137158 epoch_slot_no: 20358 block_no: 5702300 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 3681 time: 2021-05-11 03:24:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3337a79c36240d17ad4525a5e3313399263375aae731758e1b389511bd933831Block Operator
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