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 5707782 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29244227 epoch_slot_no: 127427 block_no: 5707605 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 8506 time: 2021-05-12 09:08:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0796b3564af780f7ed36c113785ab34d5d7a545008769a5562977af9f22dc80bBlock Operator
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