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 5727996 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29649982 epoch_slot_no: 101182 block_no: 5727819 slot_leader_id: 5386016 size: 4476 time: 2021-05-17 01:51:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720654188b806cbf3bf6173915245f0cd9f1cd33d4352df42e21854a93f62476Block Operator
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