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 5758149 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30256422 epoch_slot_no: 275622 block_no: 5757972 slot_leader_id: 5030962 size: 2452 time: 2021-05-24 02:18:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2850e3808d698506c6824f494bfef2deb43e1d3b5fd3abc7afebc38ee1326fBlock Operator
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