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 5730228 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29695846 epoch_slot_no: 147046 block_no: 5730051 slot_leader_id: 4813965 size: 4922 time: 2021-05-17 14:35:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9783785cee887ced03bfd9d5a22a23466cbfaddf2fa33376c7732f5b7aa5e82Block Operator
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