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 5714679 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29384688 epoch_slot_no: 267888 block_no: 5714502 slot_leader_id: 5451841 size: 6824 time: 2021-05-14 00:09:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98952e9a2b575d76be2873405ecd58408040e919b78729cfd9c1e7ff1ac2b3d5Block Operator
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