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 5735368 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 29800336 epoch_slot_no: 251536 block_no: 5735191 slot_leader_id: 4563376 size: 32699 time: 2021-05-18 19:37:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf067258041a5fd2e34b83c2287c10c1da4289c516e6c7fcc5c9d8d9c4318749Block Operator
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