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 5738464 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 29860599 epoch_slot_no: 311799 block_no: 5738287 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 27993 time: 2021-05-19 12:21:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce2a923c2caa55df4be316ee2d06e9ce008f0f905e62d5d86b10c007cfa20f18Block Operator
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