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 5745526 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30003900 epoch_slot_no: 23100 block_no: 5745349 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 1567 time: 2021-05-21 04:09:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bc3614565102d9ea11ed7c0f95cbb940d8ffe1a31d9e61444a648c664615991Block Operator
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