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 5718122 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 29452404 epoch_slot_no: 335604 block_no: 5717945 slot_leader_id: 5578970 size: 23620 time: 2021-05-14 18:58:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x823aa31ce505d16726fbadd642006c64497bfbca4da4efc5a1cd6d25d50366e0Block Operator
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