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 5739450 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29881164 epoch_slot_no: 332364 block_no: 5739273 slot_leader_id: 5688135 size: 7226 time: 2021-05-19 18:04:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f9e7d30a24225cb61a69b58ad64d2a98b6ecb02095c36cc624d2eeaead5035dBlock Operator
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