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 5731771 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 29726890 epoch_slot_no: 178090 block_no: 5731594 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 9919 time: 2021-05-17 23:13:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03508170619db7f5cdfa1870c56d4c4fb90cf1a2a7edf3726800e0aa018742dcBlock Operator
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