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 5723734 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29565358 epoch_slot_no: 16558 block_no: 5723557 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 6966 time: 2021-05-16 02:20:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfd2857597849570df43341d59fc16e2aa9d61c51af4195d20df04860bfae837Block Operator
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