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 5751427 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30121985 epoch_slot_no: 141185 block_no: 5751250 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 9918 time: 2021-05-22 12:57:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f7361bbde6f677b06c8a6e9c29f751d8e8d2ccc5fdd820e4dc87d7c8c4717ceBlock Operator
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