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 5739260 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 29877037 epoch_slot_no: 328237 block_no: 5739083 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 21421 time: 2021-05-19 16:55:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8934d5dceeda64710170e9364b7de408bdbc868ba33b2a49685e340a5bf37ba4Block Operator
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