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 5718478 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29460049 epoch_slot_no: 343249 block_no: 5718301 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 3802 time: 2021-05-14 21:05:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da6e0ab6f519bace84899f7052d92ed623736bc91ffa814c4164d270ae3b4ffBlock Operator
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