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 5755664 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30206624 epoch_slot_no: 225824 block_no: 5755487 slot_leader_id: 5513673 size: 6895 time: 2021-05-23 12:28:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f00677d2cd55534a14d42c6c255984f852d7ca432fe13fa83fda6c96f88d8c8Block Operator
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