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 5754235 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 30177372 epoch_slot_no: 196572 block_no: 5754058 slot_leader_id: 4705907 size: 14973 time: 2021-05-23 04:21:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7dcfa253b6299bbcf7c9a518580973bd3bbd9966c9dd29215bce9b16ef4b0d68Block Operator
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