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 5734429 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29781560 epoch_slot_no: 232760 block_no: 5734252 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 8318 time: 2021-05-18 14:24:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04acc8f796c58f0a06d2f5a4b9e0e3292ea5933b13d63951f3d00673f410ff4aBlock Operator
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