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 5749428 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30082410 epoch_slot_no: 101610 block_no: 5749251 slot_leader_id: 5449692 size: 5359 time: 2021-05-22 01:58:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2eeb0c2280419c1ba5a8fba81630d28385fb78dd07f331ae128f5352390f5e30Block Operator
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