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 5726111 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29611073 epoch_slot_no: 62273 block_no: 5725934 slot_leader_id: 4581138 size: 10021 time: 2021-05-16 15:02:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00d60fee543b58e3ef36077c0cb035f508b5f5f0035fe50364bacbaf1e43a744Block Operator
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