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 5735981 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29812282 epoch_slot_no: 263482 block_no: 5735804 slot_leader_id: 4965776 size: 3372 time: 2021-05-18 22:56:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe80893f9b7056fdf5e3963eb898db7cddc3f9f8914399c8aacb6a9da19b39b4Block Operator
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