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 5718268 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29455444 epoch_slot_no: 338644 block_no: 5718091 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 7405 time: 2021-05-14 19:48:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cc10473df2cacd1207b3b6712a39754f4282986d00a302347dbc0b67a78da25Block Operator
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