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 5751895 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 30131731 epoch_slot_no: 150931 block_no: 5751718 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 15691 time: 2021-05-22 15:40:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda2f0823d5c40058483dbb79e7e0f4227b80d5cad6936da95614d56f46e4e45Block Operator
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