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 5730525 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 29701932 epoch_slot_no: 153132 block_no: 5730348 slot_leader_id: 5087110 size: 13568 time: 2021-05-17 16:17:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fbfb375ec8969b40b5412afced2ef7af6b2f87564ca1001f085887aac670fe4Block Operator
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