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 5777978 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30653346 epoch_slot_no: 240546 block_no: 5777801 slot_leader_id: 4555484 size: 6279 time: 2021-05-28 16:33:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a7eca2368144f75fc9dfab2b62849d78314d84de6a5e40dceded34c01d9fa5Block Operator
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