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 5738089 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29853714 epoch_slot_no: 304914 block_no: 5737912 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 1114 time: 2021-05-19 10:26:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2afec37f90e88723808636a78c8a3ab08ea1d66c60becaa9a02a891dbc7064e8Block Operator
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