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 5778251 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30658638 epoch_slot_no: 245838 block_no: 5778074 slot_leader_id: 4563161 size: 3962 time: 2021-05-28 18:02:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24edbff3b0117fdfcefb6dfda1c3e7acdd2a09c5da635de39d6d2d51ef63b48aBlock Operator
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