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 5722629 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 29542559 epoch_slot_no: 425759 block_no: 5722452 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 13019 time: 2021-05-15 20:00:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1a4499a03cf31c84f9757391e2a5913de348e750320a146b9d020d30d00dbd5Block Operator
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