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 5708354 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29256400 epoch_slot_no: 139600 block_no: 5708177 slot_leader_id: 5596201 size: 12877 time: 2021-05-12 12:31:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bc2697c8a239a9923942ef9f8df345de55eac460fbae460ea4de0f357b6bc4Block Operator
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