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 5727064 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29630792 epoch_slot_no: 81992 block_no: 5726887 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 4260 time: 2021-05-16 20:31:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed0bbf57690bc852e34f81bb7160bb62c0c84d2d3c3bb5295d7681da077ad0e1Block Operator
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