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 5720549 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29501702 epoch_slot_no: 384902 block_no: 5720372 slot_leader_id: 5122618 size: 3970 time: 2021-05-15 08:39:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993ce6bc6cf9dea38a66317b148e2646581413bf26117087edbfcd811f2b73cfBlock Operator
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