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 5726261 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29614636 epoch_slot_no: 65836 block_no: 5726084 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 14101 time: 2021-05-16 16:02:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0958045b09e5250e0be7b1422e05eb2cf1b730dee1f3347183aef56f3087834Block Operator
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