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 5746217 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 30017537 epoch_slot_no: 36737 block_no: 5746040 slot_leader_id: 5442898 size: 16019 time: 2021-05-21 07:57:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75ec4fae35dddb953f8b69dc8b731bdc5b86908a7e70e5c6587a171ee719adfBlock Operator
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