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 5767161 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30434916 epoch_slot_no: 22116 block_no: 5766984 slot_leader_id: 5570484 size: 1835 time: 2021-05-26 03:53:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70b49bdade3248661240fab458f798e7f6c102ade0abaaeae5053e5dff1b2f12Block Operator
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