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 5770738 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30506279 epoch_slot_no: 93479 block_no: 5770561 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 2112 time: 2021-05-26 23:42:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65bbe042169365289a8cddaf96585b8b3642fcf6f68dd9cd8b5d50cab7d6e470Block Operator
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