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 5737726 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 29847006 epoch_slot_no: 298206 block_no: 5737549 slot_leader_id: 5450258 size: 14463 time: 2021-05-19 08:34:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed40c9483db7876ec76463b5b75e5499f7b2455b3dad94e5e533c82fc50352c3Block Operator
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