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 5776182 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30616771 epoch_slot_no: 203971 block_no: 5776005 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 7380 time: 2021-05-28 06:24:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d5046c3e2bd23a380c8e48eb3d3362a087de2f7490ca3ae1fa1d5059c81541eBlock Operator
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