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 5734926 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29791113 epoch_slot_no: 242313 block_no: 5734749 slot_leader_id: 5682411 size: 8067 time: 2021-05-18 17:03:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x527008256e432e67ab9a8ab43188e57e6f98bb975a0bbd5bab6e586f01b1b7efBlock Operator
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