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 5736494 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29822055 epoch_slot_no: 273255 block_no: 5736317 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 9358 time: 2021-05-19 01:39:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3721b717f67e1880b2aea7838c264701bd0b7d1279c221a6f5b4f3a2ee9944ddBlock Operator
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