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 5775391 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 30601040 epoch_slot_no: 188240 block_no: 5775214 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 2201 time: 2021-05-28 02:02:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0548af76b5b3e45957f76f9b8624ba54416f9a879833b43faf4e98393923d63aBlock Operator
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