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 5726843 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29626592 epoch_slot_no: 77792 block_no: 5726666 slot_leader_id: 4585725 size: 17445 time: 2021-05-16 19:21:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaf336cb7cf9a4ef45b43a224f40d9210b90d735539b5c7bce469777aae8cf6cBlock Operator
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