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 5734261 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29778176 epoch_slot_no: 229376 block_no: 5734084 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 7856 time: 2021-05-18 13:27:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f72e9a07463f1a8d326ef990bea6fa291f69e6279aeb970e704785935023b13Block Operator
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