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 5756157 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 30215999 epoch_slot_no: 235199 block_no: 5755980 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 18497 time: 2021-05-23 15:04:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a5f448411f3b8d77b55ad3fa4d5f6e1751dfc280d9bd13a2a68d0dfe47b6821Block Operator
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