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 5730992 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29711174 epoch_slot_no: 162374 block_no: 5730815 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 3433 time: 2021-05-17 18:51:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b68aaa760a9271c152e05cf501d4e46e8313f1ba0bad97d05370b8e3d8dbf5Block Operator
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