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 5750431 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 30102751 epoch_slot_no: 121951 block_no: 5750254 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 1052 time: 2021-05-22 07:37:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2608d2ad69d2904be7361eedf007adfa9cdb22b167fe3b168147141761c5c0dBlock Operator
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