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 5721237 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 29515508 epoch_slot_no: 398708 block_no: 5721060 slot_leader_id: 5279822 size: 29297 time: 2021-05-15 12:29:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55a54f2416c44e3defe47e3dc782158f40d35497705b5951893d254b084fc80dBlock Operator
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