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 5732161 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 29734547 epoch_slot_no: 185747 block_no: 5731984 slot_leader_id: 5386111 size: 20699 time: 2021-05-18 01:20:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb33705578d2c729c0cdb953f460cf7e0c456472fb7c6af7a3aa96ab657a5a704Block Operator
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