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 5774294 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30578717 epoch_slot_no: 165917 block_no: 5774117 slot_leader_id: 5575966 size: 2745 time: 2021-05-27 19:50:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb868b728454a2664a10567a62ad0f6f47d037c1397c5f581c155b25b7d1f7fd0Block Operator
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