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 5717233 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29433381 epoch_slot_no: 316581 block_no: 5717056 slot_leader_id: 4867868 size: 7850 time: 2021-05-14 13:41:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44d3cb2edcee14b39e7e050e5332750c2ffaae1c4193ddc43e8713fa27e18a53Block Operator
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