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 5709097 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29271542 epoch_slot_no: 154742 block_no: 5708920 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 8252 time: 2021-05-12 16:43:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5577bed92791da8f9ab2af07c5fb66449b7499bdd45d5aa673cf1741486b517cBlock Operator
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