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 5777547 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 30644843 epoch_slot_no: 232043 block_no: 5777370 slot_leader_id: 4584155 size: 18946 time: 2021-05-28 14:12:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffee93625cda6c86313d8ddfbef8ca8d87591878e0e3eb037dd8d92e850932e9Block Operator
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