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 5709629 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29281867 epoch_slot_no: 165067 block_no: 5709452 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 18005 time: 2021-05-12 19:35:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe8ae13883828315a0cd27828a75eb50e9513857b6de0baa0e12fc0df0efdd11Block Operator
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