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 5748181 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 30057720 epoch_slot_no: 76920 block_no: 5748004 slot_leader_id: 5266600 size: 34223 time: 2021-05-21 19:06:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x075bb0d31a9d17eac2f3b9b547a85f7ddfa1f48e9683b6b213b63a9948c7e98eBlock Operator
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