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 5756622 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 30225122 epoch_slot_no: 244322 block_no: 5756445 slot_leader_id: 5638278 size: 27469 time: 2021-05-23 17:36:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20a625a315c433d4dee2c2dd838870dc51f64672fe22361a9aae35a1f8ad4b0aBlock Operator
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