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 5754283 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30178413 epoch_slot_no: 197613 block_no: 5754106 slot_leader_id: 5654323 size: 18575 time: 2021-05-23 04:38:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48606a47cc59c96b3ddf9e8ecd2e83cf511651f5efa0c245a9b05f0ab04ad9f0Block Operator
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