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 5704708 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 29182992 epoch_slot_no: 66192 block_no: 5704531 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 9988 time: 2021-05-11 16:08:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11a091f0fa17d69591a2537aec9831152d24dda423bc4d448a4a9ed8be8f1ea3Block Operator
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