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 5752049 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 30134863 epoch_slot_no: 154063 block_no: 5751872 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 16955 time: 2021-05-22 16:32:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31932e10e9d9bf77f7ccc652d49b22f6515620b0bb58ad58f4c2a0765020388fBlock Operator
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