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 5713105 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29352584 epoch_slot_no: 235784 block_no: 5712928 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 2855 time: 2021-05-13 15:14:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad0177e397f3156a862d58e12fc10377b2f1ef18b9e06a32a70f1ce5c1a29037Block Operator
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