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 5761396 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 30320670 epoch_slot_no: 339870 block_no: 5761219 slot_leader_id: 5307512 size: 9934 time: 2021-05-24 20:09:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b45b744604a319b99256e4c4b2c8fdb75a99016b4c23d87a84ee69b3e99993Block Operator
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