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 5766572 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 30423601 epoch_slot_no: 10801 block_no: 5766395 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 12874 time: 2021-05-26 00:44:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15ed19552fc012372b948f3a357002d2f734ba2b4b748842ea3abb6524a6c815Block Operator
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