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 5735308 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29799077 epoch_slot_no: 250277 block_no: 5735131 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 14617 time: 2021-05-18 19:16:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf85283306c62213af99a412be551a523ac522a459a11c3e0df138442a6d0f8b3Block Operator
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