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 5754978 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 30192332 epoch_slot_no: 211532 block_no: 5754801 slot_leader_id: 4768924 size: 15135 time: 2021-05-23 08:30:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x541d21f7c31e329a3b039ba24c5cdad003d7edae626a6d0f4fa36781972c7e8fBlock Operator
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