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 5732358 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29738814 epoch_slot_no: 190014 block_no: 5732181 slot_leader_id: 5451566 size: 15752 time: 2021-05-18 02:31:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e57a11ef6beb56620417f2be6d999f7069c729a08f75db85a29564e1213f00Block Operator
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