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 5726518 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 29619846 epoch_slot_no: 71046 block_no: 5726341 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 12927 time: 2021-05-16 17:28:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa42519107af312e535edbca3acd639676c9b1f42550a3b7af899bd320ea7d5dBlock Operator
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