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 5749249 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 30078752 epoch_slot_no: 97952 block_no: 5749072 slot_leader_id: 4762842 size: 2748 time: 2021-05-22 00:57:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c095946f2fb5ef79121dbc09305c385e5a5327ab5306585f061fbbe6d2b3334Block Operator
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