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 5701590 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29118384 epoch_slot_no: 1584 block_no: 5701413 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 13878 time: 2021-05-10 22:11:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44fb71c38421b00cd82c69a82fb2d564d3c15da7d709929f4de0aaf4b7390d18Block Operator
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