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 5733677 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29765742 epoch_slot_no: 216942 block_no: 5733500 slot_leader_id: 4558367 size: 35898 time: 2021-05-18 10:00:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a991968044911ec301237689db0112c51ab4138037e72b3fc306d26fc5cb5cBlock Operator
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