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 5709249 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 29274513 epoch_slot_no: 157713 block_no: 5709072 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 47656 time: 2021-05-12 17:33:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10fee6f4685fb21fdbd9c733b95bc5e76692a17bd00767c704f5ab19bf3a1383Block Operator
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