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 5734252 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29777870 epoch_slot_no: 229070 block_no: 5734075 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 6133 time: 2021-05-18 13:22:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a8ec72a9ee2d1bb6e52637b1cc673ebc163de213ce8e700e310f473b7f210b4Block Operator
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