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 5736353 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 29819119 epoch_slot_no: 270319 block_no: 5736176 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 14901 time: 2021-05-19 00:50:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd72efb673d3d6ecf1df092796054577fa945108ebcfd49041c75888581074095Block Operator
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