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 5752176 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30137211 epoch_slot_no: 156411 block_no: 5751999 slot_leader_id: 5406832 size: 7397 time: 2021-05-22 17:11:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd0524180de44482a07a9ebf797f85e282e91005e41b0fecf83b41d65b5049eeBlock Operator
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