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 5766750 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30426767 epoch_slot_no: 13967 block_no: 5766573 slot_leader_id: 4607687 size: 6597 time: 2021-05-26 01:37:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f7e0ffd5ca919099a89471393476ec00dbe04e4137d9d6c138b21b60d8fb848Block Operator
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