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 5731689 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 29725272 epoch_slot_no: 176472 block_no: 5731512 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 23989 time: 2021-05-17 22:46:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a20267b05460d0cff5c8de94b92ea3236bf4ff0e8ea8011cf44711302081cecBlock Operator
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