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 5738808 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 29867732 epoch_slot_no: 318932 block_no: 5738631 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 9376 time: 2021-05-19 14:20:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18f3e4384e6361a41d506361e598ebaea0672fe2a49612f29b039dda46e905b0Block Operator
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