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 5732636 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29744828 epoch_slot_no: 196028 block_no: 5732459 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 8275 time: 2021-05-18 04:11:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb4ef4eecab710a2944935ec322d1c1643b95690aa3d49c6ad2f6ba85d1c7847Block Operator
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