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 5714561 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 29382375 epoch_slot_no: 265575 block_no: 5714384 slot_leader_id: 5023718 size: 17331 time: 2021-05-13 23:31:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aaadcafc2a9e8ed9561f1db243b39bff36bec083e093c56590600350b908bc7Block Operator
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