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 5721480 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29520063 epoch_slot_no: 403263 block_no: 5721303 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 16108 time: 2021-05-15 13:45:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa077e46403419c45a6e0dc0334e311ca0c71ea3dfaf8f26cef6c91f66c6e848aBlock Operator
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