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 5763188 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 30357748 epoch_slot_no: 376948 block_no: 5763011 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 9308 time: 2021-05-25 06:27:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd73411dfe63246512ba35df8a63cba3ac7a948cf14b8e1027e33d8501cc4b551Block Operator
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