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 5736663 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29826116 epoch_slot_no: 277316 block_no: 5736486 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 14061 time: 2021-05-19 02:46:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27b3ec5f98d6c893cf6c666a6c2a3a6384f1b4e06f09f95218388674f3b1661bBlock Operator
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