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 5702937 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 29147072 epoch_slot_no: 30272 block_no: 5702760 slot_leader_id: 5574434 size: 18881 time: 2021-05-11 06:09:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x298e90e532be228c1aadcbadd5ead395e43f72f5d1ac013938da77e1577ae565Block Operator
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