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 5732602 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29743814 epoch_slot_no: 195014 block_no: 5732425 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 3417 time: 2021-05-18 03:55:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf535a85389a88b14be2973b7f5ace078a05b5f376d198e7231a70746cc16302Block Operator
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