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 5736426 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 29820533 epoch_slot_no: 271733 block_no: 5736249 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 9578 time: 2021-05-19 01:13:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae63478f7bffd1ef381c4f158f0e25e1116e74a6fff4de7ac5bfe70094161683Block Operator
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