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 5728937 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29669582 epoch_slot_no: 120782 block_no: 5728760 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 4857 time: 2021-05-17 07:17:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96024a377eaad37edf094b3a8b1e4579ce42d2497a2a7ce21e8fa0d0c51d81f4Block Operator
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