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 5739657 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29885543 epoch_slot_no: 336743 block_no: 5739480 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 6893 time: 2021-05-19 19:17:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb364f76faf3dfa3134ecfb097c2196a7af19c45eed2de08787b83de87a072a70Block Operator
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