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 5733346 Details
Epoch: 266 Number of transactions in block: 103 slot_no: 29759094 epoch_slot_no: 210294 block_no: 5733169 slot_leader_id: 5386016 size: 49212 time: 2021-05-18 08:09:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d8b5d56aaed218caea10847a0fd2bdb01d8e24e716a92b91ada83b2d448891dBlock Operator
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