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 5723378 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 29558495 epoch_slot_no: 9695 block_no: 5723201 slot_leader_id: 4762842 size: 63460 time: 2021-05-16 00:26:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae74912fcc067ccba3d32acefae5768db5fb8e2d71c76199a5440a32fd9496dBlock Operator
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