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 5718670 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 29464012 epoch_slot_no: 347212 block_no: 5718493 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 27192 time: 2021-05-14 22:11:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb26cdc2aafdb0b15cfd58d0b02955ed66ff12fa16967911f95a92569104ae719Block Operator
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