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 5738543 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 29862246 epoch_slot_no: 313446 block_no: 5738366 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 20766 time: 2021-05-19 12:48:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f5936c8125aaa66291867c93d8abf277193862c5abddfe8f9acb34bf77496eBlock Operator
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