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 5730257 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 29696342 epoch_slot_no: 147542 block_no: 5730080 slot_leader_id: 4556282 size: 16296 time: 2021-05-17 14:43:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb909ca58aa1c314cfc1f1505865c89ee9e0b69be5ee8263a25723e9428b423cBlock Operator
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