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 5735244 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 91 slot_no: 29797672 epoch_slot_no: 248872 block_no: 5735067 slot_leader_id: 5388331 size: 50028 time: 2021-05-18 18:52:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x960d5bfbac1346cf6959eb82b9625ac713f3005f0087c349898447909e3aaa41Block Operator
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