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 5763040 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30354834 epoch_slot_no: 374034 block_no: 5762863 slot_leader_id: 5183366 size: 2628 time: 2021-05-25 05:38:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6012404a587fd4c4172c5f90591ed21f522550298b7e651c2636a7039357de10Block Operator
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