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 5709154 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29272558 epoch_slot_no: 155758 block_no: 5708977 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 7809 time: 2021-05-12 17:00:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4697a20de3c2234e7b45e978b707f4d43de40c7a73980b00fb910e77f52b9aa6Block Operator
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