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 5739351 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 29878866 epoch_slot_no: 330066 block_no: 5739174 slot_leader_id: 5681589 size: 10386 time: 2021-05-19 17:25:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa1eb08ae2a159be11f621aa71ae0f88ed4321bd1a7587f0eddd6e4e8811e76Block Operator
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