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 5735954 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29811880 epoch_slot_no: 263080 block_no: 5735777 slot_leader_id: 4556141 size: 20455 time: 2021-05-18 22:49:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf733bfba7a12b228375f181de2c4ce0efa5b4dd7d3faae324f6b302e1aa4bb0Block Operator
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