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 5715509 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29400407 epoch_slot_no: 283607 block_no: 5715332 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 12784 time: 2021-05-14 04:31:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a91727e7cf5441ad6f6760560a04bd5edbaf8f9aa0089329f4cc552e1374faBlock Operator
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