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 5729263 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29676041 epoch_slot_no: 127241 block_no: 5729086 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 8385 time: 2021-05-17 09:05:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeccc1f9c42cf726714481b3195a78d4ebc24c78fae9774ae92708774dd60815dBlock Operator
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