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 5735407 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29801273 epoch_slot_no: 252473 block_no: 5735230 slot_leader_id: 5453531 size: 18217 time: 2021-05-18 19:52:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd927bed8c3e09a506f7853cdee1825f2d62d39eae683664ade46d316f6f3e4faBlock Operator
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