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 5730162 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 29694520 epoch_slot_no: 145720 block_no: 5729985 slot_leader_id: 5453759 size: 10235 time: 2021-05-17 14:13:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1d2ddd08cdabb891eabc6bac5dcbeb083bf2c690eb50000ddebad8e9d51df16Block Operator
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