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 5731164 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 29714357 epoch_slot_no: 165557 block_no: 5730987 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 1638 time: 2021-05-17 19:44:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ea1a437108f7db3e9a3af18dab331e163f56178db08539675c93f1509447f99Block Operator
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