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 5738273 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 29856804 epoch_slot_no: 308004 block_no: 5738096 slot_leader_id: 5432445 size: 3758 time: 2021-05-19 11:18:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x700d8dd0ff86e0848ba852273f4d8484df1d5ad85d4745feda3d75a53235e71aBlock Operator
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