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 5771460 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30521385 epoch_slot_no: 108585 block_no: 5771283 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 9626 time: 2021-05-27 03:54:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0654b61b0c4226bf20529cfcb6aa14a431bf8aa7a599eccf5674f6f91627efbfBlock Operator
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