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 5709255 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29274558 epoch_slot_no: 157758 block_no: 5709078 slot_leader_id: 5474252 size: 1254 time: 2021-05-12 17:34:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2df00ea52fe829a0fc8e320f295dacdb7728775eefb7e7b18e8b1a2838d621Block Operator
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