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 5731143 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 29714064 epoch_slot_no: 165264 block_no: 5730966 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 15555 time: 2021-05-17 19:39:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388b70e0017444716c25a543de20a3e0c69d6ed4e98e68d65246bcb80e34a913Block Operator
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