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 5730050 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 29692227 epoch_slot_no: 143427 block_no: 5729873 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 9918 time: 2021-05-17 13:35:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc31c3fc17800a9ce44914879cfa6c47974d77697cff895aa507c7dff705b6ffBlock Operator
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