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 5724410 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29577621 epoch_slot_no: 28821 block_no: 5724233 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 7621 time: 2021-05-16 05:45:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9baa91e6fc23d15c9ef0a0c88c23bd26b965ecc1d8fd30641a9028d77baa6e9Block Operator
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