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 5774793 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30588826 epoch_slot_no: 176026 block_no: 5774616 slot_leader_id: 5774793 size: 1663 time: 2021-05-27 22:38:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaf0751acb124ebed19b10902eb1427a92b8ffaacb511f72c70261da2a6d046eBlock Operator
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