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 5745423 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 30002079 epoch_slot_no: 21279 block_no: 5745246 slot_leader_id: 5622368 size: 12884 time: 2021-05-21 03:39:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x838569ae0c84e670b451d1dd60de4a4be9a83cd7037918d93ec396bb80ca7f77Block Operator
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