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 5715556 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29401259 epoch_slot_no: 284459 block_no: 5715379 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 5691 time: 2021-05-14 04:45:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c0390bf1b56712b19792f3f5f03e24e6050e8d6eb21bd328a4ccd4c74100adfBlock Operator
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