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 5775019 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30593469 epoch_slot_no: 180669 block_no: 5774842 slot_leader_id: 5386265 size: 3245 time: 2021-05-27 23:56:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe85af12474e53a8cc9a5062418315c3c5828f6ff99fe8761ed1d57b33626f024Block Operator
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