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 5704953 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29187481 epoch_slot_no: 70681 block_no: 5704776 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 6832 time: 2021-05-11 17:22:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe3e2f6cfeebe427f33a7bc24c5d118c71ebe880098fc388e65717732f5a00afcBlock Operator
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