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 5738435 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29860013 epoch_slot_no: 311213 block_no: 5738258 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 1796 time: 2021-05-19 12:11:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1d6cdc280f69200380ae4c8937a54e250db0612c2219f86953bc9d0d8df0d82Block Operator
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