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 5773807 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 30569042 epoch_slot_no: 156242 block_no: 5773630 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 673 time: 2021-05-27 17:08:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff636332545852bd3e4a33bd2be58d403dddd80964d8659b8ae6800378b18b3Block Operator
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