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 5731299 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29717138 epoch_slot_no: 168338 block_no: 5731122 slot_leader_id: 5638558 size: 9709 time: 2021-05-17 20:30:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee16743ac69d95cbdb40bad5e377909f5aaf7ee980369c40ac8e25e2632dad10Block Operator
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