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 5762127 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30335587 epoch_slot_no: 354787 block_no: 5761950 slot_leader_id: 5722967 size: 4885 time: 2021-05-25 00:17:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5e2f50de498eb9799a736cc2df47052b6dcf9c07df6f35934bf8ae35f9c3fbeBlock Operator
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