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 5724799 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 62 slot_no: 29585427 epoch_slot_no: 36627 block_no: 5724622 slot_leader_id: 5479015 size: 28731 time: 2021-05-16 07:55:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb46a12b123475f8f96c7058d2c2e7f553e830314a56a555b865976708b68317Block Operator
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