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 5710011 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29290087 epoch_slot_no: 173287 block_no: 5709834 slot_leader_id: 5617977 size: 10819 time: 2021-05-12 21:52:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3118dedf493755762a68c71ce889b7b5df3a6c89383dc14366a30fcbb9c48f37Block Operator
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