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 5766741 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 30426522 epoch_slot_no: 13722 block_no: 5766564 slot_leader_id: 5644002 size: 6466 time: 2021-05-26 01:33:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x709b79662bd5c9908ce871eab29efecdd90782c0640a1de7c9655f6819cc0ef3Block Operator
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