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 5726364 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29616720 epoch_slot_no: 67920 block_no: 5726187 slot_leader_id: 5152757 size: 17660 time: 2021-05-16 16:36:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab14c9d79c440240f62b21c69a12ece03332fa9de45e3e9fc9f8ee3030bd6867Block Operator
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