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 5735010 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29793171 epoch_slot_no: 244371 block_no: 5734833 slot_leader_id: 5735010 size: 4461 time: 2021-05-18 17:37:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a284ca1b025b53ae08f750d8f5bf0b9e56c1b3def6ff5f71555328b2c1ef24Block Operator
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