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 5732445 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29740860 epoch_slot_no: 192060 block_no: 5732268 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 4469 time: 2021-05-18 03:05:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8adf9bbcc02a674e1e629afbd9da1a6f01e5dd683d6e2cca5869fcda458008e0Block Operator
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