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 5721538 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 29521253 epoch_slot_no: 404453 block_no: 5721361 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 17947 time: 2021-05-15 14:05:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86e41aad6ddd5a7dbcd8e17ec5de9f17ed45a36e8dd86d455ac366f59eb0911aBlock Operator
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