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 5760818 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30308812 epoch_slot_no: 328012 block_no: 5760641 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 1781 time: 2021-05-24 16:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4a710c3f8b2aa04b352ec724c7d06e9e3ed0ce937e7d03d5f6d9b9064f51c14Block Operator
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