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 5702881 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29145613 epoch_slot_no: 28813 block_no: 5702704 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 1609 time: 2021-05-11 05:45:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2fbbb97a21092bb2d8d0a5b26d108820ba98bfb3d0072c0b79a9ae5df6766c6Block Operator
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