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 5770373 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 30499005 epoch_slot_no: 86205 block_no: 5770196 slot_leader_id: 5724124 size: 7183 time: 2021-05-26 21:41:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e22cf67b099b6e124f90e24006c7dd740b3577b896194e0dbc29d6a3d64855aBlock Operator
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