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 5735012 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29793201 epoch_slot_no: 244401 block_no: 5734835 slot_leader_id: 4633520 size: 4118 time: 2021-05-18 17:38:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1910a5810d8ec1781c1aaf6ede76d4d0919def95348920e52bf2603ff87858b1Block Operator
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