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 5709706 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29283265 epoch_slot_no: 166465 block_no: 5709529 slot_leader_id: 5358125 size: 18872 time: 2021-05-12 19:59:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65e0095c527324f939e0d721a71719e45c7503032345874e88b40b1c8aec5a6bBlock Operator
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