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 5724998 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29589625 epoch_slot_no: 40825 block_no: 5724821 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 9389 time: 2021-05-16 09:05:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5eb0275a3579e99b6f1323a0cd0a8e481af1ac613896c444cb9835e444afef6Block Operator
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