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 5703694 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 29162679 epoch_slot_no: 45879 block_no: 5703517 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 10620 time: 2021-05-11 10:29:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x070aff8e9d96d1611ff3932a7c7aaab00d1f0bbaa15a2f6a4bb0deae6f89651bBlock Operator
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