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 5722211 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29534739 epoch_slot_no: 417939 block_no: 5722034 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 21900 time: 2021-05-15 17:50:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61034ec81c21a05a2aabb5fcfc4b127cf47d144a19b5868a1cedeb9bdebfeec0Block Operator
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