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 5718413 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29458442 epoch_slot_no: 341642 block_no: 5718236 slot_leader_id: 5326030 size: 9040 time: 2021-05-14 20:38:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa536dc6d4592af7b9b5fb277caa2338153a137bffe83dcff12d38bd9c5a99ca1Block Operator
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