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 5729688 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29684839 epoch_slot_no: 136039 block_no: 5729511 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 3556 time: 2021-05-17 11:32:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82b1abc93437626b5616442d13900b5361f0a8c2f04d0118c4a309ca03534353Block Operator
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