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 5764975 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 30391456 epoch_slot_no: 410656 block_no: 5764798 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 2108 time: 2021-05-25 15:49:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4090cab8ee242142a9239f8f9e0d1a6af16b7049dcf01e50b19755f36bd9760Block Operator
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