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 5726986 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29629363 epoch_slot_no: 80563 block_no: 5726809 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 8351 time: 2021-05-16 20:07:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c1239d0d0fe96f81c90221cbe85e19c101da0d212de24f214ef83f313f4bc5Block Operator
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