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 5739145 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 29874527 epoch_slot_no: 325727 block_no: 5738968 slot_leader_id: 5555947 size: 18213 time: 2021-05-19 16:13:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5c0a2786e139fee2c3e5abb0f3ff285f56cbdc727ff7f00ed969d0d29eb04b0Block Operator
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