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 5721631 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29523150 epoch_slot_no: 406350 block_no: 5721454 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 6733 time: 2021-05-15 14:37:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7c3a2a8aa80d1bd1d7e3f1f58366ed9e23f5359ab69a7bae3001de3321fbeabBlock Operator
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