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 5710404 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 29297929 epoch_slot_no: 181129 block_no: 5710227 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 23536 time: 2021-05-13 00:03:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d75e1cfe8930a54b3e82ede91ff64d10ed72e6fcb0a54c79dc83580d55a4a55Block Operator
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