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 5732770 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29747679 epoch_slot_no: 198879 block_no: 5732593 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 8334 time: 2021-05-18 04:59:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1b4d2046b9baac7c7aa8aa4fadb0d610a08adb6f4ef9955b07ed86ba9ea2786Block Operator
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