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 5717042 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29429881 epoch_slot_no: 313081 block_no: 5716865 slot_leader_id: 4563288 size: 3489 time: 2021-05-14 12:42:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd55e5b6ba88805aa5ec79b78b2ba4ef8f7f36b1f873b50ed2df6ca6c528593e1Block Operator
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