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 5730156 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 29694420 epoch_slot_no: 145620 block_no: 5729979 slot_leader_id: 5395836 size: 4722 time: 2021-05-17 14:11:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ddd1edda1e8f36e9088710409b61382183b3e82ed2ccab75d3f0e0f454b8460Block Operator
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