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 5730443 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 29700400 epoch_slot_no: 151600 block_no: 5730266 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 62731 time: 2021-05-17 15:51:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc99a8b7e98426ed0bbc82c5d18263b8d038d58f26e31a1b4996f01035184bd8dBlock Operator
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