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 5757927 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 30251704 epoch_slot_no: 270904 block_no: 5757750 slot_leader_id: 4595335 size: 775 time: 2021-05-24 00:59:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10e4c5b202da2f7d8271186030c0893cfee1e94ee0b2c6d3a81724e51bfce20bBlock Operator
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