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 5735194 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29796740 epoch_slot_no: 247940 block_no: 5735017 slot_leader_id: 5642411 size: 8379 time: 2021-05-18 18:37:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f8f213014f5e15fb779e75ac0a82c918704668660698d769b5b8f223dcadd61Block Operator
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