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 5735637 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29805538 epoch_slot_no: 256738 block_no: 5735460 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 6334 time: 2021-05-18 21:03:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54888dc5176a9f18274ab269bb2a0988e76fc633bf18b7fb345f9172a410956aBlock Operator
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