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 5739760 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 29887815 epoch_slot_no: 339015 block_no: 5739583 slot_leader_id: 5155879 size: 23010 time: 2021-05-19 19:55:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3df5a31e20b9e635680ce97543fb42cbbf8c50bcb31407219e03212455af6cBlock Operator
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