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 5763049 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30354972 epoch_slot_no: 374172 block_no: 5762872 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 5219 time: 2021-05-25 05:41:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62eb01f016bdf8afb302fbd1a4c0cb890a2a182f6d5dbbc89fd813ec24454c09Block Operator
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