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 5709888 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29287239 epoch_slot_no: 170439 block_no: 5709711 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 6594 time: 2021-05-12 21:05:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x478d47506b16a6d66bd91367a5b12fc38ac34d4f058a0afe3d530da22e952f0dBlock Operator
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