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 5712218 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29333829 epoch_slot_no: 217029 block_no: 5712041 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 5319 time: 2021-05-13 10:02:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdeeb6926d3de4521fff0b3ac7d2425bc140553a4d214c20c5bba4d853cffa3fbBlock Operator
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