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 5717734 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29444235 epoch_slot_no: 327435 block_no: 5717557 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 10879 time: 2021-05-14 16:42:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff77b0fcd7faafbdf5b1a220b1f947c71f7d4eda0c25d5ed17711aa44077072dBlock Operator
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