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 5750472 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30103372 epoch_slot_no: 122572 block_no: 5750295 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 8531 time: 2021-05-22 07:47:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdcbd51fdf2a15a80db50c082c7f71335cd8e430183104227d363ed652758a66Block Operator
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