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 5748846 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30071016 epoch_slot_no: 90216 block_no: 5748669 slot_leader_id: 5037723 size: 8874 time: 2021-05-21 22:48:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f5e84ee8749729b89a1af94815d7c69931db370aed61825d64a539a8fdf7049Block Operator
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