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 5703544 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29159680 epoch_slot_no: 42880 block_no: 5703367 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 1782 time: 2021-05-11 09:39:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe657ac4425424967bd0cd71fcb64c548b8b90aa2cafcd1ca78959db5c11b5fc9Block Operator
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