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 5748700 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 30068105 epoch_slot_no: 87305 block_no: 5748523 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 21844 time: 2021-05-21 21:59:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bf18ea0ff2f650b6d5f6194a53f36044755ac08328069d30bd05c6198f22d4bBlock Operator
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