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 5708852 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 47 slot_no: 29266559 epoch_slot_no: 149759 block_no: 5708675 slot_leader_id: 5279499 size: 25491 time: 2021-05-12 15:20:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6408a2de03d39606ad8b4754e8013f703b5480a60ceb67e05d3864de4fb88686Block Operator
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