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 5772547 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30543352 epoch_slot_no: 130552 block_no: 5772370 slot_leader_id: 4560450 size: 3528 time: 2021-05-27 10:00:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4470131a9a8aa54ad1dc9da8696d8cf5b73b4b6705026be4888d224a82424a99Block Operator
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