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 5723308 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29556971 epoch_slot_no: 8171 block_no: 5723131 slot_leader_id: 5449366 size: 9441 time: 2021-05-16 00:01:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a60c61a9174073ba18746809cf0ed1bd5c9d37af446eec33d13f9f9dd5b8b2aBlock Operator
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