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 5730653 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29704566 epoch_slot_no: 155766 block_no: 5730476 slot_leader_id: 4982656 size: 16131 time: 2021-05-17 17:00:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x218b487bd9fb790d5327448bb027b130bd9bc15c1dee25f6e80448f64c2e9f30Block Operator
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