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 5747215 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30038129 epoch_slot_no: 57329 block_no: 5747038 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 8222 time: 2021-05-21 13:40:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x691e5a1fb7f1d2b3780ef70dbd89cec8a61f87c0620a843b96aef4e855ae65f4Block Operator
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