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 5726702 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 29623610 epoch_slot_no: 74810 block_no: 5726525 slot_leader_id: 4557275 size: 16600 time: 2021-05-16 18:31:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1f203f8b14c0031bd4fe9e7c98d1ff36413b3e0ed303f685dbc05801a8aa9f0Block Operator
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