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 5728121 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29652583 epoch_slot_no: 103783 block_no: 5727944 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 6121 time: 2021-05-17 02:34:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9681af18278e1c7e9cb91a2f42e19124edd2cf8bb72ca2cb3c40c53bee5789dBlock Operator
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