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 5705158 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29191744 epoch_slot_no: 74944 block_no: 5704981 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 1926 time: 2021-05-11 18:33:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81eb8f9fe2cd8f3f3c2d3e4d940fd14e25108bb33637d7373bd2c95861f1e53eBlock Operator
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