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 5730045 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29692140 epoch_slot_no: 143340 block_no: 5729868 slot_leader_id: 5555137 size: 4143 time: 2021-05-17 13:33:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3736f467a1a96a3b38869f3686245762799851cd3560f1ab0aeb945854a28a48Block Operator
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