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 5731049 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29712178 epoch_slot_no: 163378 block_no: 5730872 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 9678 time: 2021-05-17 19:07:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd86ea66797dd65fbe7002bb58354b63405456d434b3b5fb4a76cda7fb76cd32bBlock Operator
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