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 5720318 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29497161 epoch_slot_no: 380361 block_no: 5720141 slot_leader_id: 5164008 size: 9886 time: 2021-05-15 07:24:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be0707957bd6534090dbed2d849596c94a9611b1d2cdb4e9579adcafb31a8e3Block Operator
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