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 5774344 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 30579728 epoch_slot_no: 166928 block_no: 5774167 slot_leader_id: 5723279 size: 11491 time: 2021-05-27 20:06:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22e60c72aab9fc983a76e99a35b0ae1647b147c0ad0cf3687b30304646e29b31Block Operator
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