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 5735392 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 75 slot_no: 29801002 epoch_slot_no: 252202 block_no: 5735215 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 63985 time: 2021-05-18 19:48:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7f21876c588b042d77011b349280cd107f1bea023fff718e8dd14fbd0318d64Block Operator
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