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 5730369 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 29698692 epoch_slot_no: 149892 block_no: 5730192 slot_leader_id: 4579330 size: 5177 time: 2021-05-17 15:23:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fa2c846664f416e88547e2458e16baa3195cbc2b09cfda511b2d1a013e992b9Block Operator
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