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 5717455 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 29438326 epoch_slot_no: 321526 block_no: 5717278 slot_leader_id: 5437688 size: 44813 time: 2021-05-14 15:03:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa74180724f4b668baca5f93f7ea7b250c869b5548bddd6956f5ce4fcfebde98eBlock Operator
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