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 5709855 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 29286588 epoch_slot_no: 169788 block_no: 5709678 slot_leader_id: 5470426 size: 21630 time: 2021-05-12 20:54:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x192a0afac51e16431ec14aec9ca88f3efe181dfe40c8f38ace53a58c6f8a9fbbBlock Operator
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