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 5738523 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29861991 epoch_slot_no: 313191 block_no: 5738346 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 5252 time: 2021-05-19 12:44:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31f919f870781faaf4ea17cd24945c9282ae984ec959652572c4d2405ddee0efBlock Operator
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