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 5708735 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29264427 epoch_slot_no: 147627 block_no: 5708558 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 9417 time: 2021-05-12 14:45:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6a9ed57480be3477740b14d7f085fa5b9e5f6acbaaa192a2c0567091b0c59b4Block Operator
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