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 5718394 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29458031 epoch_slot_no: 341231 block_no: 5718217 slot_leader_id: 5046943 size: 2170 time: 2021-05-14 20:32:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8a42db36ed76713e8df0ab36bc9c8b530c85a83c2ad94d8259b79a101064c9cBlock Operator
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