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 5747769 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 30049566 epoch_slot_no: 68766 block_no: 5747592 slot_leader_id: 5417587 size: 16633 time: 2021-05-21 16:50:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767d3f0ebf346b7e091201bb9cf566431b9f4d2c9950d94498b287fc35712f6eBlock Operator
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