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 5726472 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29618787 epoch_slot_no: 69987 block_no: 5726295 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 5241 time: 2021-05-16 17:11:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ef6fa0b1dd5644591e81fccf694c4f9dc2b5d47a6deb5636a15dc4be01f2c7aBlock Operator
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