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 5770344 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 30498440 epoch_slot_no: 85640 block_no: 5770167 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 8577 time: 2021-05-26 21:32:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b12ca018ca29ffc7bc27c27f685b749ca4bf10b96e588d5ba429ad5e98f04bdBlock Operator
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