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 5773360 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 30559638 epoch_slot_no: 146838 block_no: 5773183 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 6291 time: 2021-05-27 14:32:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06ddbc1d2371d1f4375faa8270933a03bb7431ede3e04985e763d3869b6a5a95Block Operator
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