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 5763981 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 30373098 epoch_slot_no: 392298 block_no: 5763804 slot_leader_id: 5643662 size: 8849 time: 2021-05-25 10:43:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x100eeba3146e4dc96ce50ff8b2fb315d4df7487a8b49e3b0b8d1d31e6464330fBlock Operator
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