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 5709809 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29285733 epoch_slot_no: 168933 block_no: 5709632 slot_leader_id: 4998911 size: 9282 time: 2021-05-12 20:40:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c429f554b12524c7ef929e125579681adfdbec79a2cc891256a9d5f6b778785Block Operator
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