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 5714625 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29383637 epoch_slot_no: 266837 block_no: 5714448 slot_leader_id: 4963072 size: 10942 time: 2021-05-13 23:52:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x855a3841a7451d4511754b3af6aa74bb0906f87fb88602e8c58bf71e80399382Block Operator
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