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 5708406 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29257516 epoch_slot_no: 140716 block_no: 5708229 slot_leader_id: 5701933 size: 3264 time: 2021-05-12 12:50:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c4f54b42f789900dc113132cee72ab69fac144050ce532b8aa307b765e7d305Block Operator
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