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 5712778 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29346085 epoch_slot_no: 229285 block_no: 5712601 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 10119 time: 2021-05-13 13:26:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9e3523b064fec29646d94e69d7f63470e6e142408abe785a55f6524037dc48aBlock Operator
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