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 5722665 Details
Epoch: 265 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 29543137 epoch_slot_no: 426337 block_no: 5722488 slot_leader_id: 4679913 size: 29061 time: 2021-05-15 20:10:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1d619cae2df0c1a2b31f3f472df771575424470570bcbb464df79b21e183d5Block Operator
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