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 5716620 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29422106 epoch_slot_no: 305306 block_no: 5716443 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 10383 time: 2021-05-14 10:33:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8236c7365630cbf6b0474e2fbb75389c0c6b2b931cf5e8de98e206f0531e57fcBlock Operator
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