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 5729234 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29675381 epoch_slot_no: 126581 block_no: 5729057 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 7117 time: 2021-05-17 08:54:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbae23d3b904e27a0268d7386f47fc8bb3f974ca323fbe62b5d926e1ff696c5a7Block Operator
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