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 5739362 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 76 slot_no: 29879276 epoch_slot_no: 330476 block_no: 5739185 slot_leader_id: 5571261 size: 49814 time: 2021-05-19 17:32:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6596ec37c6212e68fc2bb580de8a93861f777b4af49b28a8d89a25b38040c66aBlock Operator
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