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 5723478 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29560330 epoch_slot_no: 11530 block_no: 5723301 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 10795 time: 2021-05-16 00:57:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8e9ded0f51dae2c95ae20a0ea47fdbc84438db6b0a14f460de7ab5cfba0fcffBlock Operator
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