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 5749797 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30089744 epoch_slot_no: 108944 block_no: 5749620 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 9381 time: 2021-05-22 04:00:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8041dfaa803f1ce53017fc4525dc93c2a6c3698dea067b123b252f00cbae3749Block Operator
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