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 5731223 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 29715660 epoch_slot_no: 166860 block_no: 5731046 slot_leader_id: 5731223 size: 2834 time: 2021-05-17 20:05:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacda426b6a1c0c9367034cfd83f26d2a9538a529618cc8a922fe42ab775ca2deBlock Operator
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