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 5757743 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30247725 epoch_slot_no: 266925 block_no: 5757566 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 12943 time: 2021-05-23 23:53:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9411e2390edb4b3ec2f39463a58b29d14d97cbbc2c06cde69d7ebe089fca514eBlock Operator
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