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 5738712 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29865814 epoch_slot_no: 317014 block_no: 5738535 slot_leader_id: 5066920 size: 10206 time: 2021-05-19 13:48:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x853cbe0eccc3231cb3e9c802105d956812806eda34dad6720fb00aed6713cbb4Block Operator
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