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 5702732 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 29143010 epoch_slot_no: 26210 block_no: 5702555 slot_leader_id: 5702732 size: 13712 time: 2021-05-11 05:01:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4d07a7dd579d7386031b3947360d9b5c76f047a994dafd4b0bea44a6554212Block Operator
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