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 5761605 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 30324810 epoch_slot_no: 344010 block_no: 5761428 slot_leader_id: 5531063 size: 1401 time: 2021-05-24 21:18:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6295577492468567bbcde4f8f9ceb368280f664432cc1f02b07a9526de005a9Block Operator
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