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 5763238 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 30358629 epoch_slot_no: 377829 block_no: 5763061 slot_leader_id: 4560076 size: 281 time: 2021-05-25 06:42:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae7877811a9eeef287b4b0f35018be17483777c74fbc4f4eca590ff32a6efe7eBlock Operator
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