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 5779080 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30674678 epoch_slot_no: 261878 block_no: 5778903 slot_leader_id: 5667735 size: 2132 time: 2021-05-28 22:29:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846a82ec095e9ee4082a9cf8ced54dde7232a82db053c5c26564dc997de73e39Block Operator
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