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 5756502 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 50 slot_no: 30222411 epoch_slot_no: 241611 block_no: 5756325 slot_leader_id: 5369783 size: 39690 time: 2021-05-23 16:51:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58ba7f56d1125f9d1a1f8a0974e4680d60b15e21d2064c46b41e8950a88c2847Block Operator
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