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 5720177 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29494432 epoch_slot_no: 377632 block_no: 5720000 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 1961 time: 2021-05-15 06:38:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2891b0d15d7ed7407b0e06bf35ea06a931191d007c17f5ec66ed0ff3fd07e6Block Operator
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