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 5719280 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29476626 epoch_slot_no: 359826 block_no: 5719103 slot_leader_id: 5082420 size: 10063 time: 2021-05-15 01:41:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x475d3b9216b3969b8271e550f53740e4331131ea3c0befdf8cfa440b10e2ffa1Block Operator
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