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 5717419 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29437686 epoch_slot_no: 320886 block_no: 5717242 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 9261 time: 2021-05-14 14:52:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8364aded8e36cb9173a1947e1c8a13866938b3b18a8a53eabb876c4bf82e25bBlock Operator
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