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 5739143 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29874459 epoch_slot_no: 325659 block_no: 5738966 slot_leader_id: 4558133 size: 16471 time: 2021-05-19 16:12:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406277819ce6673f38a3b6a5c386c485c5e6e424723c6b469c1554d2a38313c3Block Operator
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