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 5745799 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 30009762 epoch_slot_no: 28962 block_no: 5745622 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 4590 time: 2021-05-21 05:47:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bcd5d3d5ef8a5e2ed1f65e2c703952a4dbcd99030ff7a3a4c9ebaf37f6a4e19Block Operator
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