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 5746486 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 30023045 epoch_slot_no: 42245 block_no: 5746309 slot_leader_id: 5086944 size: 1124 time: 2021-05-21 09:28:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce519c1aa4611e3f9429748d5a8157e5796c080dbc438c3283b4be6b46bf1c6bBlock Operator
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