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 5731930 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 29729920 epoch_slot_no: 181120 block_no: 5731753 slot_leader_id: 5469658 size: 5949 time: 2021-05-18 00:03:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa25d5bd64514e6b6e60b708a01b28c35d65f63dc1233df4de2c9c9ea665a50abBlock Operator
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