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 5736970 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29832240 epoch_slot_no: 283440 block_no: 5736793 slot_leader_id: 5394783 size: 10227 time: 2021-05-19 04:28:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01a7027a3fb32b413d05a55f08a7a03fdb9cb327c6c190555d93e81de51650dcBlock Operator
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