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 5735343 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29799836 epoch_slot_no: 251036 block_no: 5735166 slot_leader_id: 5735343 size: 5974 time: 2021-05-18 19:28:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63320beac7577fa9239abda431ed1ef967004bd9469f3899ad3c91b1459cae39Block Operator
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