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 5739812 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 29888878 epoch_slot_no: 340078 block_no: 5739635 slot_leader_id: 5108090 size: 1648 time: 2021-05-19 20:12:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x531b80755cfdc323d0398930c16067794a7b641847127b030b86ec73616e95d9Block Operator
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