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 5730245 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 29696041 epoch_slot_no: 147241 block_no: 5730068 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 9165 time: 2021-05-17 14:38:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48306b942816598b7055257fae6b3b875e5ab9eb36e783708ab3e90cdb94a88eBlock Operator
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