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 5709989 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29289713 epoch_slot_no: 172913 block_no: 5709812 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 4787 time: 2021-05-12 21:46:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9259a1e30a8905c0a5b8fcaed9f4f2599a66b36057e4a0f9136c37bbcd4cbf01Block Operator
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