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 5766954 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 30431278 epoch_slot_no: 18478 block_no: 5766777 slot_leader_id: 4555933 size: 16877 time: 2021-05-26 02:52:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254aed6114018d862cd8efe51aedf6b70715e29a8e3a4009cb886471c2b45518Block Operator
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