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 5735478 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 29802439 epoch_slot_no: 253639 block_no: 5735301 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 19019 time: 2021-05-18 20:12:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2258f3aca1eac6087f28e8a478aa8d13f80e87b5f3e52316d0700b3690314976Block Operator
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