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 5778056 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30654975 epoch_slot_no: 242175 block_no: 5777879 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 4707 time: 2021-05-28 17:01:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7deffd844d88f6ecb4c5ab146dbdee5184700bdc64f22932bb51a5150229ec1Block Operator
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