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 5727073 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29630956 epoch_slot_no: 82156 block_no: 5726896 slot_leader_id: 5512673 size: 2575 time: 2021-05-16 20:34:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc87b9a4e72cabe0ece45d39ee251cdcf71c3a1fe5e46f38c3ac983666fc8f8feBlock Operator
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