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 5729504 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29681130 epoch_slot_no: 132330 block_no: 5729327 slot_leader_id: 5411416 size: 52311 time: 2021-05-17 10:30:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a84e9e6f351ce5796e4a189b41920a08d464e262867d9c0bbbe24a2f0be557cBlock Operator
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