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 5778012 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 30654096 epoch_slot_no: 241296 block_no: 5777835 slot_leader_id: 4565685 size: 12613 time: 2021-05-28 16:46:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb5a45d74732b86aa74a0f21a22a9b4085ee2c468c7b718f86053675b3bc107dBlock Operator
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