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 5761020 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30313324 epoch_slot_no: 332524 block_no: 5760843 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 5014 time: 2021-05-24 18:06:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96aeea2d1f110d13d84a9c909d8db42d69cd1bd003da41731d361769996a194cBlock Operator
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