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 5730155 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 29694407 epoch_slot_no: 145607 block_no: 5729978 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 13108 time: 2021-05-17 14:11:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ca9040f8e48f277ea9300e9e82598097b119b33664ef09792e0b3b328e31351Block Operator
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