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 5772257 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 30538222 epoch_slot_no: 125422 block_no: 5772080 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 4392 time: 2021-05-27 08:35:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x841a70353ee3fe6c706459600a1071cf6e17466d5798db003c3294c1e1ad090dBlock Operator
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