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 5774729 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 30587404 epoch_slot_no: 174604 block_no: 5774552 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 10978 time: 2021-05-27 22:14:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12a52f940e210804fc972566f895774c070d35d676ff775e790b157ab81b10fbBlock Operator
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