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 5735978 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29812223 epoch_slot_no: 263423 block_no: 5735801 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 7061 time: 2021-05-18 22:55:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71087e546a465e56e87531e793fc30f5dca79731afb48be353d9c2275ce6028eBlock Operator
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