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 5747065 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 30035140 epoch_slot_no: 54340 block_no: 5746888 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 28723 time: 2021-05-21 12:50:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2658eab395fa03aa52045c789dcfc76bcedff287a72c51120003a7ae77d6ea0aBlock Operator
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