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 5736249 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29817151 epoch_slot_no: 268351 block_no: 5736072 slot_leader_id: 5371588 size: 880 time: 2021-05-19 00:17:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb19286398d8e36c574c43a290b76adbb7b838cc3c322352910484fec05763bffBlock Operator
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