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 5763092 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 30355911 epoch_slot_no: 375111 block_no: 5762915 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 266 time: 2021-05-25 05:56:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0eb48d7e7acce3d080da9fb5e5367e1bcad61db11b468951623d63168dea561fBlock Operator
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