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 5746418 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30021766 epoch_slot_no: 40966 block_no: 5746241 slot_leader_id: 4992553 size: 2795 time: 2021-05-21 09:07:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45f2ac482a2be285190c228192010c7728bf1bac6fd2bdef8adb64a6cb2c2beaBlock Operator
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