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 5739174 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29875202 epoch_slot_no: 326402 block_no: 5738997 slot_leader_id: 5722985 size: 12816 time: 2021-05-19 16:24:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x882d6e30ed6a5c1dd70209ee7a88c079b1a3008d19ca06644babf2642a20a6ccBlock Operator
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