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 5707678 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29241980 epoch_slot_no: 125180 block_no: 5707501 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 1344 time: 2021-05-12 08:31:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fa6091f8b1951f7e2ebe4b55daa9ddd6090f36843ed4c6c3469ee592373fa0fBlock Operator
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