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 5776528 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 30623609 epoch_slot_no: 210809 block_no: 5776351 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 7802 time: 2021-05-28 08:18:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05585a1315581d32fcd504a0f1e67ed62ef79b71cb87b41af4fc5f3383f547c8Block Operator
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