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 5710039 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29290970 epoch_slot_no: 174170 block_no: 5709862 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 16578 time: 2021-05-12 22:07:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dd2cd2f4dc30e2ed4e9043f4c2f98b4fc0e4af76fa37fc687d13444051fb2d9Block Operator
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