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 5739147 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29874551 epoch_slot_no: 325751 block_no: 5738970 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 14992 time: 2021-05-19 16:14:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d4f7f68bc3c5919da9ee14b32b70dedf272615dc95542c1519691a1463b6dbBlock Operator
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