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 5718740 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29465765 epoch_slot_no: 348965 block_no: 5718563 slot_leader_id: 4565154 size: 9469 time: 2021-05-14 22:40:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3818960577f545693c199798742a0e392363438dc4704438ef163a7a7e737be5Block Operator
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