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 5749837 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 30090549 epoch_slot_no: 109749 block_no: 5749660 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 12308 time: 2021-05-22 04:14:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf7237f17a2466b0bec2cc38c3389d8a1a939f29048061d3c2b6edf9e4dcfc82Block Operator
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