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 5707241 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29233300 epoch_slot_no: 116500 block_no: 5707064 slot_leader_id: 4595810 size: 10878 time: 2021-05-12 06:06:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf42f32daec6a89f33754db80aca4497af9e8d31a27507c0c0dcf2b4dea0dd293Block Operator
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