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 5704338 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29175542 epoch_slot_no: 58742 block_no: 5704161 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 12210 time: 2021-05-11 14:03:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8219e33143df06c7d4c758a30594a89b21a47ef5fca7599c780d6c7b32c0faa0Block Operator
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