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 5747255 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 30038959 epoch_slot_no: 58159 block_no: 5747078 slot_leader_id: 5672547 size: 24685 time: 2021-05-21 13:54:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5521c642a787e046069ffdb23ff3d185d61df469c886fe1d2eff420291d709f8Block Operator
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