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 5729317 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29677063 epoch_slot_no: 128263 block_no: 5729140 slot_leader_id: 5263404 size: 7374 time: 2021-05-17 09:22:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbfa75e90881642ef9d62a8bc3b05b2647ffa2ee2c1d656fbc608cc3081311d2Block Operator
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