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 5747983 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 30053564 epoch_slot_no: 72764 block_no: 5747806 slot_leader_id: 5355092 size: 9535 time: 2021-05-21 17:57:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d06ea5b7c0e035d3d678f377e0ab8558b948ec6adfb6064e02c921b1ccf81eBlock Operator
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