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 5745116 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 29996230 epoch_slot_no: 15430 block_no: 5744939 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 55373 time: 2021-05-21 02:02:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a4092a70417a78733f63f7775e149a9483c529d01ffdcda79a7b2e568fce676Block Operator
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