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 5727043 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29630336 epoch_slot_no: 81536 block_no: 5726866 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 3255 time: 2021-05-16 20:23:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06e70312efffc2104bd47b8c97217d82dee3593fbf2c0e6f7b4ae85a12afe574Block Operator
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