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 5721264 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29516136 epoch_slot_no: 399336 block_no: 5721087 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 19552 time: 2021-05-15 12:40:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45a38ab98ca551ae3a297965f39bcdcd04a95420e12f5a0e7a59a4e0d40ec0cbBlock Operator
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