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 5730936 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 29710270 epoch_slot_no: 161470 block_no: 5730759 slot_leader_id: 5300224 size: 18481 time: 2021-05-17 18:36:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dc1bc2eeb3668bdc7d8a1614e5e31ef7f40b40ca9c24ec8122a4e0c92f225c3Block Operator
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