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 5724752 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29584422 epoch_slot_no: 35622 block_no: 5724575 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 8679 time: 2021-05-16 07:38:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0432d67a2e8d58b0695b06798f01f70bedf3941048f5b16c93c8214244a000b9Block Operator
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