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 5716412 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29417985 epoch_slot_no: 301185 block_no: 5716235 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 4539 time: 2021-05-14 09:24:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9afaa0fcba783436eec9733bcac89904a5daedbe7e0f48599bc0b905d76a322fBlock Operator
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