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 5737725 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 29846947 epoch_slot_no: 298147 block_no: 5737548 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 11911 time: 2021-05-19 08:33:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4578c688b34b14d342238fc8a8c815361c873a3c2aed10cf64930c6298d59ae0Block Operator
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