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 5718147 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29452970 epoch_slot_no: 336170 block_no: 5717970 slot_leader_id: 5178031 size: 30994 time: 2021-05-14 19:07:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e8adb4244f1463a03d011b0055cddd9d87ec09190a68c849e49ec3003ad7aeeBlock Operator
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