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 5756225 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 30217426 epoch_slot_no: 236626 block_no: 5756048 slot_leader_id: 5577038 size: 11848 time: 2021-05-23 15:28:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01c871862f9a34bcd8f281d9cf0f1151819c47f48c4d72dfa719db094c06a35dBlock Operator
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