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 5758240 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 30258105 epoch_slot_no: 277305 block_no: 5758063 slot_leader_id: 4573316 size: 8939 time: 2021-05-24 02:46:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaff43601bfe747174da758b8064fa94f00d0867179640fd1172b248b5b41edaaBlock Operator
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