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 5760205 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 30296878 epoch_slot_no: 316078 block_no: 5760028 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 14932 time: 2021-05-24 13:32:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6234a671a9acb182b9b08d6b1df71d3b8fc42840b6517dab85da3ddf134a04e0Block Operator
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