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 5719948 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29489486 epoch_slot_no: 372686 block_no: 5719771 slot_leader_id: 4887481 size: 10296 time: 2021-05-15 05:16:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c9ca3b5fd0ae50ae513671fa48971a55dc763c01b4cf490271533bda7a608d1Block Operator
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