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 5718558 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29461777 epoch_slot_no: 344977 block_no: 5718381 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 6258 time: 2021-05-14 21:34:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bbe5ee0219e42ff73cf1e82b456bda4beb5e9b75494e1c0dcf00a355bef2e1eBlock Operator
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