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 5719080 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29472579 epoch_slot_no: 355779 block_no: 5718903 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 11083 time: 2021-05-15 00:34:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0d393707f8cf8e44081c0fb2fb8e666fc7b9bb866036088c2f7c8ba7045632fBlock Operator
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