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 5749572 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 30085242 epoch_slot_no: 104442 block_no: 5749395 slot_leader_id: 5680800 size: 9505 time: 2021-05-22 02:45:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0ec95e1ab51061bbd477983d450503f85cf6b9593bc9c29348ff25a6a4b84c0Block Operator
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