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 5778847 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30670134 epoch_slot_no: 257334 block_no: 5778670 slot_leader_id: 4981372 size: 3599 time: 2021-05-28 21:13:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06006a74cc2d2331b8ec7ed09289c2ad808182f9d6842cb620fa0802e80f05d1Block Operator
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