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 5719543 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 29481874 epoch_slot_no: 365074 block_no: 5719366 slot_leader_id: 5110168 size: 19128 time: 2021-05-15 03:09:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc944d5cf0419f35189ec1a202bc0e4c5ed135b3ef8714935ac8579f8c01d640fBlock Operator
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