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 5729458 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 29679929 epoch_slot_no: 131129 block_no: 5729281 slot_leader_id: 5591017 size: 63584 time: 2021-05-17 10:10:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfc5994451bb177db10f1bd9d06cd60aa672468dcb26450d27a9f46d244763eaBlock Operator
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