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 5706833 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29225238 epoch_slot_no: 108438 block_no: 5706656 slot_leader_id: 4558590 size: 29278 time: 2021-05-12 03:52:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5c68a67f649ac65f15c86c9c997dca5896cbedd866f344946c4e59aa3f0bfe14Block Operator
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