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 5730346 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 29698285 epoch_slot_no: 149485 block_no: 5730169 slot_leader_id: 4652107 size: 21367 time: 2021-05-17 15:16:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a991169fc558a316ac1ff052e1333323deb075cac05bf1c7cfcbc6dba548b65Block Operator
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