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 5703129 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29150839 epoch_slot_no: 34039 block_no: 5702952 slot_leader_id: 4564514 size: 18785 time: 2021-05-11 07:12:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c1914e9df78d6b7c367780587abfe664ddf017adf34a71d331555fca578b947Block Operator
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