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 5719114 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 29473271 epoch_slot_no: 356471 block_no: 5718937 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 13345 time: 2021-05-15 00:46:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a8dce0cb3e0c349de5471ebb16309fc32ab147c7e613db8316ce37aec40ea28Block Operator
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