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 5729405 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29679012 epoch_slot_no: 130212 block_no: 5729228 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 9523 time: 2021-05-17 09:55:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5075e970adf6b1f509fb7e3643234145f0411b8e8f2115bfe0fe6fb0329f72fdBlock Operator
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