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 5766890 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30429844 epoch_slot_no: 17044 block_no: 5766713 slot_leader_id: 4813093 size: 2868 time: 2021-05-26 02:28:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a5b0298ce025c0d33958df1705d54c261fa93e7692e49f6f609e3e21121d7c7Block Operator
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