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 5710430 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29298495 epoch_slot_no: 181695 block_no: 5710253 slot_leader_id: 4565763 size: 11734 time: 2021-05-13 00:13:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf32bd442500d3c88b5fcf7ec26bac595c7b973362b75a09718228a7eb67f0ab1Block Operator
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