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 5725472 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29598966 epoch_slot_no: 50166 block_no: 5725295 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 3637 time: 2021-05-16 11:40:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1263213357a3e8c7846075552246dc462f29fa4e1eae7ce0f1e03fe707f68dbBlock Operator
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