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 5759366 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 30279778 epoch_slot_no: 298978 block_no: 5759189 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 16802 time: 2021-05-24 08:47:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd499e08d60da984c3f7f7aa063a3e2b49c428918bb7fba770e647ea8c6e352bfBlock Operator
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