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 5738716 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29865910 epoch_slot_no: 317110 block_no: 5738539 slot_leader_id: 5738716 size: 11372 time: 2021-05-19 13:50:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x246ed75c2fad9d25664c6a0963046db7a15c01632ff03c1a8406966d7c5162baBlock Operator
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