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 5776747 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 30627762 epoch_slot_no: 214962 block_no: 5776570 slot_leader_id: 5386302 size: 10136 time: 2021-05-28 09:27:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee2228b6755e1862682bf168b4fb75f3883d3710b8ba17e06cc3b4454355e20cBlock Operator
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