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 5756643 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30225480 epoch_slot_no: 244680 block_no: 5756466 slot_leader_id: 5024150 size: 7123 time: 2021-05-23 17:42:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98e8ccb643122d9b052aa2518b1ea8e1aa92a41d3c7bf6d44dec6c735b91addeBlock Operator
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