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 5754141 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 30175139 epoch_slot_no: 194339 block_no: 5753964 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 34134 time: 2021-05-23 03:43:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5dbe359876dec3cfedebc62e19fcf422785ab5df684a5c7cb87bee0b240c50ceBlock Operator
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