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 5724374 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29576904 epoch_slot_no: 28104 block_no: 5724197 slot_leader_id: 4682991 size: 3038 time: 2021-05-16 05:33:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc97a593dbda82083d26cba6a138c6b5fd0bd873be9c0e7cf5a57996f788fdcd0Block Operator
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