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 5704593 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 29180925 epoch_slot_no: 64125 block_no: 5704416 slot_leader_id: 5279884 size: 21944 time: 2021-05-11 15:33:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0388e1816ea7e129bc6d670a637cc306cbf96981b317fed286408d21c912967aBlock Operator
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