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 5734372 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29780395 epoch_slot_no: 231595 block_no: 5734195 slot_leader_id: 5335063 size: 43404 time: 2021-05-18 14:04:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b6bef6a7931109bea4c0435f6b374b17d566a1a6309c4ffb657683899b3d91dBlock Operator
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