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 5738771 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 49 slot_no: 29867069 epoch_slot_no: 318269 block_no: 5738594 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 30030 time: 2021-05-19 14:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa881b16ee0409d8954781a5ee1e543e00eb27b960098af8ecbf3ec11c5e8e659Block Operator
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