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 5730813 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29707898 epoch_slot_no: 159098 block_no: 5730636 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 24943 time: 2021-05-17 17:56:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c9bf67d1b7a00632eb8e084324381f501ba3b2e54dcfa21643242af46251f2fBlock Operator
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