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 5708425 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29257971 epoch_slot_no: 141171 block_no: 5708248 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 5711 time: 2021-05-12 12:57:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80dbb176be13bdd04711cdc273015f8bcd2716c6fce49284bd48b418893e3bc6Block Operator
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