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 5776472 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 30622595 epoch_slot_no: 209795 block_no: 5776295 slot_leader_id: 4582306 size: 10902 time: 2021-05-28 08:01:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0f4549b93595ec93ee12284492a89e6f9fc3152df2326dbcc40b055321f6d74Block Operator
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