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 5723960 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29569209 epoch_slot_no: 20409 block_no: 5723783 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 4117 time: 2021-05-16 03:25:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305adaf23cd20477420b21f9c8ae79d8e83bdc138101815d7eb3c89cb71922e2Block Operator
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