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 5726717 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29623895 epoch_slot_no: 75095 block_no: 5726540 slot_leader_id: 4619800 size: 6259 time: 2021-05-16 18:36:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbf913d3fe228f62c7dcfb2a8401f3ec1a8533562e710e5fa1ef4ea80e61f105Block Operator
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