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 5746616 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30025820 epoch_slot_no: 45020 block_no: 5746439 slot_leader_id: 4578577 size: 13563 time: 2021-05-21 10:15:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc094355e2020562e09d017f30abd79b5431671f80785ff62e4d5e7816d0f244aBlock Operator
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