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 5736939 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 61 slot_no: 29831674 epoch_slot_no: 282874 block_no: 5736762 slot_leader_id: 4555974 size: 35822 time: 2021-05-19 04:19:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3462ac557488c7038279e9969c9698369916ba5bf1178f9793a20f7311aec0a1Block Operator
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