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 5752257 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 30138492 epoch_slot_no: 157692 block_no: 5752080 slot_leader_id: 5725614 size: 16540 time: 2021-05-22 17:33:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08ec81cc3d8e3a17c0fbd4daa679508bbcef23b6a86fcb320e745b8fa2b4ad3eBlock Operator
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