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 5774229 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30577132 epoch_slot_no: 164332 block_no: 5774052 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 2139 time: 2021-05-27 19:23:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe97a1b65d8d8f548ed8d3a497c09fafb6743b1443fe3301e88df0c18569281Block Operator
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