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 5725822 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29605762 epoch_slot_no: 56962 block_no: 5725645 slot_leader_id: 4558344 size: 9387 time: 2021-05-16 13:34:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe04fc4dc946ee0fe4feb3e45e71a7877187f5a59c86979e962cd4369661238aeBlock Operator
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