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 5738176 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 29855226 epoch_slot_no: 306426 block_no: 5737999 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 3889 time: 2021-05-19 10:51:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55990443e6075d8d5d1677a20de0f0347112a0878e6046279f5dbab1a55cdda3Block Operator
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