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 5724220 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29573656 epoch_slot_no: 24856 block_no: 5724043 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 11331 time: 2021-05-16 04:39:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba509c82a704baa959f46cc9cd30897c60895f022eaa988f364f876aef331ec9Block Operator
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