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 5704424 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29177458 epoch_slot_no: 60658 block_no: 5704247 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 4972 time: 2021-05-11 14:35:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x004022bb4a50a2ae2ac488f74577122a80fc47af2d33c00cb7fce81752635d2bBlock Operator
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