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 5709588 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29280988 epoch_slot_no: 164188 block_no: 5709411 slot_leader_id: 5688270 size: 3081 time: 2021-05-12 19:21:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49959dafbe38b48e2127028325e5fc6f53ceffbcbafe33f8b8112858320881faBlock Operator
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