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 5745270 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 29999330 epoch_slot_no: 18530 block_no: 5745093 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 13960 time: 2021-05-21 02:53:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358980727c2e081ed36df6ba3fbfd21db03706e0fd435850eb7609d65c15b6cbBlock Operator
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