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 5721324 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29517274 epoch_slot_no: 400474 block_no: 5721147 slot_leader_id: 4696941 size: 1742 time: 2021-05-15 12:59:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ac3c5fd7f9e3516f237f650fd76b0fb2eba13462a50c1cbe36c3d5548b9f454Block Operator
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