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 5719705 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29484953 epoch_slot_no: 368153 block_no: 5719528 slot_leader_id: 5573897 size: 36645 time: 2021-05-15 04:00:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b429d8f83779eb3b78b33b25dc94ec2396b3e28f4ff7acbeed72ea7f721b75cBlock Operator
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