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 5759893 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 30290022 epoch_slot_no: 309222 block_no: 5759716 slot_leader_id: 4599222 size: 8813 time: 2021-05-24 11:38:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ceb9b2c84123949517afa46f07967a32a410c20b14f27cfb4953236f01ed00Block Operator
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