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 5739007 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29871969 epoch_slot_no: 323169 block_no: 5738830 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 7946 time: 2021-05-19 15:31:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3f27acacfec95f2c0991ea0e66b079a6d19473d173fb7580a0ee3b2e8b3a28bBlock Operator
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