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 5730701 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 29705497 epoch_slot_no: 156697 block_no: 5730524 slot_leader_id: 5365163 size: 8620 time: 2021-05-17 17:16:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fef74087a43ed8a4061c14df4fa5d98d59a49cb6314e08bfd1cf20bc6b9d6a3Block Operator
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