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 5739506 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 56 slot_no: 29882605 epoch_slot_no: 333805 block_no: 5739329 slot_leader_id: 5727436 size: 27927 time: 2021-05-19 18:28:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7026bd70da69ff983a5c65a5f6efd547ce5c8e329cdb46ae1617f3132123a09eBlock Operator
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