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 5709851 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29286487 epoch_slot_no: 169687 block_no: 5709674 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 11043 time: 2021-05-12 20:52:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5466d19f9aa23c1739c81e9e34fdee352fd096cc03bff114c68ad8d0a32dd3f7Block Operator
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