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 5774535 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30583315 epoch_slot_no: 170515 block_no: 5774358 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 19421 time: 2021-05-27 21:06:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86ca36cf3f5cb3076d45c0b091224b393c2dc431a6a6415ef208beb45f66f6edBlock Operator
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