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 5731390 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 29719078 epoch_slot_no: 170278 block_no: 5731213 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 5549 time: 2021-05-17 21:02:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1803fbf003ffba594d13593677c821810930750a9bde77970736a3681935379Block Operator
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