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 5766547 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30423051 epoch_slot_no: 10251 block_no: 5766370 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 1938 time: 2021-05-26 00:35:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31d042d5c26aa5296cbc2c8a0b596f9c46b4a7f2fe46f31d621f781b7e77a8fdBlock Operator
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