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 5765317 Details
Epoch: 267 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30398616 epoch_slot_no: 417816 block_no: 5765140 slot_leader_id: 4572099 size: 2969 time: 2021-05-25 17:48:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16297d2fe553341ba79dc4cb287fbc9a24f0cfcc210870d83df67dfd43dc265fBlock Operator
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