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 5712424 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 29338459 epoch_slot_no: 221659 block_no: 5712247 slot_leader_id: 5576144 size: 34743 time: 2021-05-13 11:19:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe492bb4f64def72a9467cdcb456ec8780493a0c4a7b85fc3ec99fad6d31d6c34Block Operator
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