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 5731463 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 29720599 epoch_slot_no: 171799 block_no: 5731286 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 23659 time: 2021-05-17 21:28:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1badb4d90187599131a87620325907d986455221fbdfa4fd84b69606c0d8d0eBlock Operator
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