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 5726603 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29621712 epoch_slot_no: 72912 block_no: 5726426 slot_leader_id: 5534421 size: 20923 time: 2021-05-16 18:00:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd912020318b9254f7ed0ad38fd883b6752851c478c8ac5eebecaeaba2f0bb6f6Block Operator
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