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 5713605 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 29362728 epoch_slot_no: 245928 block_no: 5713428 slot_leader_id: 5304886 size: 62772 time: 2021-05-13 18:03:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05476d030a7cd949c9f0691891ddc94190662c066e891ee0be79b27ed4a97a62Block Operator
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