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 5731295 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29717073 epoch_slot_no: 168273 block_no: 5731118 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 5685 time: 2021-05-17 20:29:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a09c1aadf35bb01f373c0371781a3bd5a8d55e7e09eea953d2230b2285c6037Block Operator
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