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 5762669 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 30347075 epoch_slot_no: 366275 block_no: 5762492 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 12642 time: 2021-05-25 03:29:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f4e7c838d5e134469a9be7bef39ed317e702a5d0fe473613cf467b6cb718ff8Block Operator
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