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 5725473 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29598979 epoch_slot_no: 50179 block_no: 5725296 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 3954 time: 2021-05-16 11:41:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf75f0a7d29abd9bb38c7b4cba963a548410aadc1989b0546fed7bd7be30e0e24Block Operator
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