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 5706146 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29211815 epoch_slot_no: 95015 block_no: 5705969 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 9582 time: 2021-05-12 00:08:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4051c66e7c51c4e865e2bc20c4b8dffcf0d4fa7fa5f8575b680a9ee1a834d55Block Operator
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