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 5750329 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 30100690 epoch_slot_no: 119890 block_no: 5750152 slot_leader_id: 5750329 size: 12892 time: 2021-05-22 07:03:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b6210498fc5eb66f61d53c1c3fa4bbbe3d228349fa8ef93b3c2d0173a91405cBlock Operator
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