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 5738973 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 29871249 epoch_slot_no: 322449 block_no: 5738796 slot_leader_id: 4841475 size: 24113 time: 2021-05-19 15:19:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e1c181d313661642a0477fc4e869193d8e7c353f392a7171606a9a15e87169Block Operator
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