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 5712954 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29349640 epoch_slot_no: 232840 block_no: 5712777 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 5663 time: 2021-05-13 14:25:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ea26cf670079e5af4f8df038b87057c71f6f30cf803c32c414be25046ba590dBlock Operator
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