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 5779536 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30683664 epoch_slot_no: 270864 block_no: 5779359 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 2747 time: 2021-05-29 00:59:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c75d89386ad9a7ccd5b8b24d2b0ff9a69f0bc7417cce8da44f17012023cda90Block Operator
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