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 5738847 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 29868535 epoch_slot_no: 319735 block_no: 5738670 slot_leader_id: 5278927 size: 24202 time: 2021-05-19 14:33:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x384dfab2c13b272590202e3dd38106f47188d254d4ab8ba67bab05ad1133c410Block Operator
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