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 5727494 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 29639539 epoch_slot_no: 90739 block_no: 5727317 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 995 time: 2021-05-16 22:57:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x306e7efdbf958c32f88376cbb0e686270f78fa68c15d8bf5a2d3d87cf0dc99b6Block Operator
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