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 5760771 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30307870 epoch_slot_no: 327070 block_no: 5760594 slot_leader_id: 5518102 size: 4061 time: 2021-05-24 16:36:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe942992026799fb6ee59cafa2359b85a9f3d88bbde777e0cd1362397a0f21064Block Operator
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