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 5746260 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30018474 epoch_slot_no: 37674 block_no: 5746083 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 20125 time: 2021-05-21 08:12:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x707bc5c2b1159ce091b666093a5976c728a569d41c41b0e076ce409144cce329Block Operator
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