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 5727404 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29637600 epoch_slot_no: 88800 block_no: 5727227 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 3711 time: 2021-05-16 22:24:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa77c1ac12560cd143dca962b47a5c0b48f532626fb918d08aae680d3d1a79fdBlock Operator
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