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 5754089 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 30173944 epoch_slot_no: 193144 block_no: 5753912 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 3234 time: 2021-05-23 03:23:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74e097bbb5306051df4822b81b24f698cc706593b10d7f259b2309dd013bf801Block Operator
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