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 5726423 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29617791 epoch_slot_no: 68991 block_no: 5726246 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 7797 time: 2021-05-16 16:54:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x021c9101473343451717cd2dc7a5df59b9282be04fba169530c60d38b72b6e93Block Operator
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