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 5752440 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30142185 epoch_slot_no: 161385 block_no: 5752263 slot_leader_id: 5493569 size: 5078 time: 2021-05-22 18:34:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb67e129c5b3154f7483e9777ca6963ec8a1683c5e2b02a652b5f378a4dc03e59Block Operator
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