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 5724304 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29575672 epoch_slot_no: 26872 block_no: 5724127 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 3846 time: 2021-05-16 05:12:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25164f7183545efc4f4434a78e0ada2d23633c495bf2bc837617c8061c201529Block Operator
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