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 5709186 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29273300 epoch_slot_no: 156500 block_no: 5709009 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 16606 time: 2021-05-12 17:13:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9490b8ed859883fde6752dfde7ec034d4ed6368c3564a6410c6c2a3d64a8b23Block Operator
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