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 5718277 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29455662 epoch_slot_no: 338862 block_no: 5718100 slot_leader_id: 4559948 size: 14098 time: 2021-05-14 19:52:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6516bc0786ef854e0713cb0494279f21ba7b80d5f74a811b8c6fb1944516295eBlock Operator
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