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 5739069 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29873226 epoch_slot_no: 324426 block_no: 5738892 slot_leader_id: 5727394 size: 2906 time: 2021-05-19 15:51:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5931f7b33e470e2ddc72016276622793ec960b0694f6a17a70ffaaf2940fb6cfBlock Operator
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