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 5728865 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29668322 epoch_slot_no: 119522 block_no: 5728688 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 1973 time: 2021-05-17 06:56:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f2510d80f52bb32e0b5f2332fb8dbf8489ccb31e7ac088c4c99b577cb5a4e7aBlock Operator
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