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 5724592 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29581348 epoch_slot_no: 32548 block_no: 5724415 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 1448 time: 2021-05-16 06:47:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa58b9b06e83cee500bdcb1f2a057e98bf74ce6e720404cab568b9849622bd9e9Block Operator
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