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 5763241 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 30358675 epoch_slot_no: 377875 block_no: 5763064 slot_leader_id: 4572864 size: 5349 time: 2021-05-25 06:42:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed0fd07cede4ee7a5d8a6954f4d171c37d4c63f87828a1a055f60cfa188b786Block Operator
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