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 5707763 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29243760 epoch_slot_no: 126960 block_no: 5707586 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 4867 time: 2021-05-12 09:00:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b61f4daed42ff121d3330306541adc4429f87d1bbe81091e06958827d38f2bBlock Operator
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