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 5736419 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29820423 epoch_slot_no: 271623 block_no: 5736242 slot_leader_id: 5723193 size: 8269 time: 2021-05-19 01:11:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f960cc2e7e37d640efb77c56038537c27b8a6f047492e6c060c8244380d6e66Block Operator
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