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 5779084 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 30674728 epoch_slot_no: 261928 block_no: 5778907 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 4377 time: 2021-05-28 22:30:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cb5da4bb3542e7a1e964b437e6faba29c770a9b8c19e772c75d7797c0a67a74Block Operator
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