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 5737974 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 29851506 epoch_slot_no: 302706 block_no: 5737797 slot_leader_id: 4983283 size: 17247 time: 2021-05-19 09:49:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe81c0cf674316bd560c885255fd2247e0a1d778f7fc09af4f3053b18b77b1561Block Operator
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