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 5717366 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 29436483 epoch_slot_no: 319683 block_no: 5717189 slot_leader_id: 5270364 size: 15852 time: 2021-05-14 14:32:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c197672387fa61b9a965ba0364f8a7536c20bf3d04bd771179dbc7eff204daaBlock Operator
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