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 5758878 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 30271018 epoch_slot_no: 290218 block_no: 5758701 slot_leader_id: 4719220 size: 285 time: 2021-05-24 06:21:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x473d77a6a908b6060d5ba30eafeef0c95c2c42a6447d6ef650d38eee4f84f513Block Operator
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