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 5733962 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29771809 epoch_slot_no: 223009 block_no: 5733785 slot_leader_id: 5691324 size: 9579 time: 2021-05-18 11:41:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c782722ac57cf87d3912a393170a774123e00d6c25fca9c05e01af2a5a73b7eBlock Operator
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