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 5710340 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29296609 epoch_slot_no: 179809 block_no: 5710163 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 9673 time: 2021-05-12 23:41:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x627939af8404aa368fb9b50ae241e92660432c136b37ce35e4a16492e162ae71Block Operator
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