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 5751545 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 30124819 epoch_slot_no: 144019 block_no: 5751368 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 9639 time: 2021-05-22 13:45:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e8dc7acaf682e3f5f314819527eb319aebcdef8cf60c3d54c1195dc7c029707Block Operator
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