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 5735595 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29804664 epoch_slot_no: 255864 block_no: 5735418 slot_leader_id: 4578791 size: 13169 time: 2021-05-18 20:49:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81ca648f5a26bcdb84f7e4da82af27e4ee826ff394ed960867e793ebd7491713Block Operator
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