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 5754807 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 30189188 epoch_slot_no: 208388 block_no: 5754630 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 28479 time: 2021-05-23 07:37:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb3fbecfe0f64ac061a5e09b5b2ff8a2de4935087581fd222d28409402bf914Block Operator
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