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 5756337 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 30219502 epoch_slot_no: 238702 block_no: 5756160 slot_leader_id: 5458672 size: 54355 time: 2021-05-23 16:03:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2107cb5170ab3163e4a9763228b476a58e4277a1854ec88309460548c1d9becBlock Operator
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