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 5745724 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 30008271 epoch_slot_no: 27471 block_no: 5745547 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 16231 time: 2021-05-21 05:22:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc8ebe7701e47f35cca228bb55208a2229f95976a484fabd1fc44b91c890d0caBlock Operator
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