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 5724785 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 29585149 epoch_slot_no: 36349 block_no: 5724608 slot_leader_id: 5260629 size: 31144 time: 2021-05-16 07:50:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a63674d3a4df8a37f008328015b7cb7ce19470e2fccf21f38a0355cd75151ecBlock Operator
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