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 5761874 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 30330391 epoch_slot_no: 349591 block_no: 5761697 slot_leader_id: 4653411 size: 21626 time: 2021-05-24 22:51:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11bd22a847d7bd810eaf7bda00e57263a33550b095176dc3d5fe0cda7499d824Block Operator
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