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 5717383 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 29436810 epoch_slot_no: 320010 block_no: 5717206 slot_leader_id: 5654232 size: 46870 time: 2021-05-14 14:38:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e1a308baeb54017efa8f7d67dadeeab8634bd41165434b56728695b0aa57095Block Operator
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