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 5732425 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29740602 epoch_slot_no: 191802 block_no: 5732248 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 8726 time: 2021-05-18 03:01:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3441bff33a8e5fb9ea0850f08ee52fb3656007e26e5387146ad2dc32fe64e8d1Block Operator
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