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 5761731 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 30327450 epoch_slot_no: 346650 block_no: 5761554 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 52014 time: 2021-05-24 22:02:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443c0b9a988a0f174c6cd54ba6525582a75dfd8a6bc44331fce444eb548a20a9Block Operator
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