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 5713481 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 89 slot_no: 29359975 epoch_slot_no: 243175 block_no: 5713304 slot_leader_id: 5605351 size: 59356 time: 2021-05-13 17:17:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82280c1ac423a125c98119661a34eb5e57fb5568ba73de8a39b369da69b556ccBlock Operator
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