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 5726339 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29616196 epoch_slot_no: 67396 block_no: 5726162 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 4112 time: 2021-05-16 16:28:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd00209def2bfba251db72bdec0c985f4e65a6f58c5c8b3ccb4328e6b4e1197b3Block Operator
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