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 5745620 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30006064 epoch_slot_no: 25264 block_no: 5745443 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 1687 time: 2021-05-21 04:45:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cb0a45e3cf4c84a668d9c6a4f5f39dd5c88800c94b6b45531e233d31d32c2e4Block Operator
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