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 5739706 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29886805 epoch_slot_no: 338005 block_no: 5739529 slot_leader_id: 4556473 size: 4633 time: 2021-05-19 19:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ddbaa99da822178753048e33ac32596ada09f2c775686eb9623c2ce6fbcd7fBlock Operator
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