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 5721560 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 80 slot_no: 29521605 epoch_slot_no: 404805 block_no: 5721383 slot_leader_id: 5517660 size: 37242 time: 2021-05-15 14:11:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6907ebf1074b53101e602cb021ab89cfc1c595838b5f95c5e6312bb0708f9fe3Block Operator
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