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 5746173 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30016836 epoch_slot_no: 36036 block_no: 5745996 slot_leader_id: 5114286 size: 17884 time: 2021-05-21 07:45:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x583b0d434fd99dccf90f01757a8214f9b43646e8d1bffd33a1d6bda14ba33e0eBlock Operator
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