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 5764591 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 30384489 epoch_slot_no: 403689 block_no: 5764414 slot_leader_id: 5358807 size: 5739 time: 2021-05-25 13:53:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3909a0b1d7c8dbce3cad71050e38c6e39b5af1851583ce9e2cd4c13df22ee6abBlock Operator
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