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 5731386 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 29719038 epoch_slot_no: 170238 block_no: 5731209 slot_leader_id: 5205307 size: 5911 time: 2021-05-17 21:02:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf3cbf26ffbfc79afdd94ad43748ed8b240db1b97318d44bda8c0175ea3fe42bBlock Operator
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