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 5738671 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29864969 epoch_slot_no: 316169 block_no: 5738494 slot_leader_id: 4556700 size: 9361 time: 2021-05-19 13:34:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9860b55e40f66290608d678c6eecf9d40456a85f103afe8e2c8c2c23fc52c28bBlock Operator
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