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 5736290 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29817796 epoch_slot_no: 268996 block_no: 5736113 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 4873 time: 2021-05-19 00:28:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f01453034db756d2e2fb3a6504f651eae3c6a2a2308c581e386d9bee8f860dbBlock Operator
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