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 5726332 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29616064 epoch_slot_no: 67264 block_no: 5726155 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 10675 time: 2021-05-16 16:25:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e4d55c1609bf46f92157f80dde695b355c1e1fe04df0c076e859238748f575Block Operator
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