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 5745217 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 29998080 epoch_slot_no: 17280 block_no: 5745040 slot_leader_id: 5063871 size: 1609 time: 2021-05-21 02:32:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x755f9df8619ed4ac211b4431e5b41355601c2ade68ca8f5d510fb5ffb130adb6Block Operator
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