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 5750224 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 30098444 epoch_slot_no: 117644 block_no: 5750047 slot_leader_id: 5081195 size: 17554 time: 2021-05-22 06:25:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe13c05d4f647b7b43f719c539e1fcdd697487d0cbafcf24819ebb19b293799bBlock Operator
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