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 5716380 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29417509 epoch_slot_no: 300709 block_no: 5716203 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 834 time: 2021-05-14 09:16:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x684b4d0d963d9d0cb03379c7eab2d2282ec167ad936e20488be69fb89936b7f6Block Operator
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