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 5732219 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 29735956 epoch_slot_no: 187156 block_no: 5732042 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 18443 time: 2021-05-18 01:44:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9031eb4f527b7f27e0032ff9c9f5de00a384372cd9d8e1e3f20c534fd2b9e327Block Operator
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