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 5738262 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29856663 epoch_slot_no: 307863 block_no: 5738085 slot_leader_id: 5002519 size: 5240 time: 2021-05-19 11:15:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb554d7407cf29a5ca8aa9e4f8ad57913d315ea14297640dfc8b7615c6e170d54Block Operator
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