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 5717857 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29446932 epoch_slot_no: 330132 block_no: 5717680 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 6420 time: 2021-05-14 17:27:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb4b70233f6706ce57eac3712e9cc3d9898213bf92a7d77f6ea551df8a2c9a0aBlock Operator
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