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 5730592 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 29703300 epoch_slot_no: 154500 block_no: 5730415 slot_leader_id: 5382161 size: 5342 time: 2021-05-17 16:39:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6d9458e006da8f588094a0e18b1f2fce1ebf31de9cfa1dfa81df7d23e9533cBlock Operator
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