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 5732014 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 29731201 epoch_slot_no: 182401 block_no: 5731837 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 16528 time: 2021-05-18 00:24:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99c54550a716c5a20a24de402f59dddfa2d0fcc906b0946f649f3a054ce33ec2Block Operator
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