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 5705678 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29201624 epoch_slot_no: 84824 block_no: 5705501 slot_leader_id: 4651219 size: 1962 time: 2021-05-11 21:18:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae538ab29e5e4506f495c4bb93b905148579c0ef1ca2b1b14d8da97ac94073b7Block Operator
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