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 5764450 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30382142 epoch_slot_no: 401342 block_no: 5764273 slot_leader_id: 5065512 size: 2015 time: 2021-05-25 13:13:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07016e7149fd2a8d3cff2650ce17726618b81b55448c82438f23539c7dd3ff0eBlock Operator
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