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 5756244 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 37 slot_no: 30217690 epoch_slot_no: 236890 block_no: 5756067 slot_leader_id: 5330554 size: 35800 time: 2021-05-23 15:33:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9f4544527a20e6f4579d6e0956dac4c75f79f39387e494b76ae8cf72d9e65feBlock Operator
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