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 5713173 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29353834 epoch_slot_no: 237034 block_no: 5712996 slot_leader_id: 5085811 size: 16575 time: 2021-05-13 15:35:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x380629456574b31d0510658cb33d6e9a0e5126722e15265775a8cb33f76fbfadBlock Operator
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