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 5728243 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29655211 epoch_slot_no: 106411 block_no: 5728066 slot_leader_id: 4577627 size: 11341 time: 2021-05-17 03:18:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d4a388749a274ff27111cfd29490d5015207ad237e2c0892a3fa091048a73bfBlock Operator
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