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 5722199 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29534481 epoch_slot_no: 417681 block_no: 5722022 slot_leader_id: 5086889 size: 14710 time: 2021-05-15 17:46:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b59d3ca7d5525db13f62bd418200129bb288f4c34b5d04e1343e71391d54d12Block Operator
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