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 5709012 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 29270055 epoch_slot_no: 153255 block_no: 5708835 slot_leader_id: 5155879 size: 15885 time: 2021-05-12 16:19:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0dd4590bfa8182b7cd01d8c55b342aab83e88dd7e3919d8194719c353ff53f73Block Operator
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