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 5761166 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 30316240 epoch_slot_no: 335440 block_no: 5760989 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 6401 time: 2021-05-24 18:55:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x650a1498ea8c625c0736bbb7a72eb25cfd8b6a1f0b5b53e6097b55283976aee0Block Operator
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