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 5727428 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 29638218 epoch_slot_no: 89418 block_no: 5727251 slot_leader_id: 5727428 size: 17749 time: 2021-05-16 22:35:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca4b85aef183da47881ebe4dab7ff512cca544b29ed629381d212ea85a0a463dBlock Operator
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