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 5738540 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29862157 epoch_slot_no: 313357 block_no: 5738363 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 4237 time: 2021-05-19 12:47:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9e3e5f4db79b01413e0018257e834dd0720b13b66a8cc0dd8c3baf02f0d0d1bBlock Operator
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