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 5727433 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29638324 epoch_slot_no: 89524 block_no: 5727256 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 7677 time: 2021-05-16 22:36:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c52fbcaf444e87d4d7e74fb842bbe001317e237e90a395c4ef64e8bf498285Block Operator
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