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 5714016 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29370979 epoch_slot_no: 254179 block_no: 5713839 slot_leader_id: 5284621 size: 6904 time: 2021-05-13 20:21:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13269bf396ef7da8e953240f957e755cbecb7a58a66d6590e91412566f7e5823Block Operator
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