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 5710393 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29297691 epoch_slot_no: 180891 block_no: 5710216 slot_leader_id: 5467444 size: 4334 time: 2021-05-12 23:59:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb927732e4d96685dce6d66e6be9c677fcaed0b05564ec0815c4c48814aae7b08Block Operator
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