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 5723679 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 29564278 epoch_slot_no: 15478 block_no: 5723502 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 23971 time: 2021-05-16 02:02:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02a3e638bd9e7f7f1f1286f8fc9a0180c636a7108258bc5767cb4817ed0302bbBlock Operator
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