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 5748307 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30060178 epoch_slot_no: 79378 block_no: 5748130 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 4187 time: 2021-05-21 19:47:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52a492f7e67ce53c96a94e3bf22d1a3fe1eac31db1d7fce57e4e946ff452080bBlock Operator
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