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 5739573 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29884029 epoch_slot_no: 335229 block_no: 5739396 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 7255 time: 2021-05-19 18:52:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4684782a4d99fbf2babc61eeca93005e29561d248d53a6ecd4df26f8c68566c1Block Operator
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