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 5756636 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 55 slot_no: 30225347 epoch_slot_no: 244547 block_no: 5756459 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 28367 time: 2021-05-23 17:40:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96d5aa37b6edfb258eade010af311bba500cf340a8caceddd4e48818efe85b1fBlock Operator
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