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 5709247 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29274439 epoch_slot_no: 157639 block_no: 5709070 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 9082 time: 2021-05-12 17:32:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5ec0515850ed191d2224bea428d6ba0fe6bc4bbeac882050149ae8d5f926609Block Operator
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