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 5776289 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30618970 epoch_slot_no: 206170 block_no: 5776112 slot_leader_id: 5421697 size: 5109 time: 2021-05-28 07:01:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff6878315b078c2ce604ce8d6bbcf3177559a98c1fb1dcf2651f12213ef2ede2Block Operator
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