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 5736163 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29815551 epoch_slot_no: 266751 block_no: 5735986 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 4175 time: 2021-05-18 23:50:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f2d95295533354eb53361dd42b83337345ffa52d90eaa489a0063d0fd1b7597Block Operator
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