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 5708561 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29260879 epoch_slot_no: 144079 block_no: 5708384 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 16050 time: 2021-05-12 13:46:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06c9e0416af5d94792f0cffd4ac249842d0eb29c036f77723a5f8777e4f004e2Block Operator
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