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 5734829 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29789137 epoch_slot_no: 240337 block_no: 5734652 slot_leader_id: 5449431 size: 9584 time: 2021-05-18 16:30:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x305acb402eabdddec3fdb6fc9e19cfa89893a46fc4de825685ae4c48662fdbbaBlock Operator
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