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 5720196 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29494928 epoch_slot_no: 378128 block_no: 5720019 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 3044 time: 2021-05-15 06:46:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08eacf308d67f90e80df40a75e005d3334fe0d552a762ba6cb0783c0b86aaaf9Block Operator
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