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 5718173 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29453502 epoch_slot_no: 336702 block_no: 5717996 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 17978 time: 2021-05-14 19:16:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb1906ce93532b37bed8c2eccd8825e583e9d1925e12d4cc8c9a1bde528bfa3cBlock Operator
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