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 5758377 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 30260530 epoch_slot_no: 279730 block_no: 5758200 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 14410 time: 2021-05-24 03:27:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc69d394ee82469f9e0da7170222cc26af3c14806a40c847be56a57cf923ae66Block Operator
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