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 5724265 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 29574769 epoch_slot_no: 25969 block_no: 5724088 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 17938 time: 2021-05-16 04:57:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1874a5e9ca23f5ee44b6d2095eff356829a291d2292396f71f4aa536eefb4eeBlock Operator
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