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 5730273 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 29696740 epoch_slot_no: 147940 block_no: 5730096 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 39257 time: 2021-05-17 14:50:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4eadfedd4daf3e9e550f8385799ce423c0a61e6327302e3ed0c68653f6eee813Block Operator
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