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 5739767 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 29888040 epoch_slot_no: 339240 block_no: 5739590 slot_leader_id: 4867868 size: 13462 time: 2021-05-19 19:58:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35286a5e88abaa5ec468dae59b8ef37163e72a108820854a20e676a7c36689b8Block Operator
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