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 5738363 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 74 slot_no: 29858720 epoch_slot_no: 309920 block_no: 5738186 slot_leader_id: 5377724 size: 37879 time: 2021-05-19 11:50:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x130d68558898469552ee953c5b0ba1150fc61a5aaf07bd76faa5db29c47b640aBlock Operator
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