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 5725426 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29597995 epoch_slot_no: 49195 block_no: 5725249 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 12140 time: 2021-05-16 11:24:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe597bdb61de3552a6f5bbc8a46b18088dcddd01de2e736bfa9427029db1609deBlock Operator
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