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 5738437 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29860038 epoch_slot_no: 311238 block_no: 5738260 slot_leader_id: 4867868 size: 2762 time: 2021-05-19 12:12:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd8837f014649c61dcd20e63796470eb17022e236c1845474c74f7b210be0db2Block Operator
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