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 5733554 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29763457 epoch_slot_no: 214657 block_no: 5733377 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 2588 time: 2021-05-18 09:22:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4939346eaa39f2e4ee82527b6f69f2456bf7ed82b51744f519597daecfd9a769Block Operator
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