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 5724362 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29576716 epoch_slot_no: 27916 block_no: 5724185 slot_leader_id: 5046163 size: 6888 time: 2021-05-16 05:30:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03c832393c2847774ccba7bc951b5e1da23651f41facb647984e4f4c7d6ca96bBlock Operator
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