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 5705123 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29191142 epoch_slot_no: 74342 block_no: 5704946 slot_leader_id: 5541091 size: 11343 time: 2021-05-11 18:23:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf70f21303afc662ed7bb417a85dc3e549384667c40fd1c1c79c41f614ca7fe5dBlock Operator
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