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 5755195 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 30196935 epoch_slot_no: 216135 block_no: 5755018 slot_leader_id: 5085239 size: 14462 time: 2021-05-23 09:47:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4578493e2fb953d0ce220f674ef4323bda0cf188b1b21760aedb1ead023604bBlock Operator
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