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 5780025 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30693849 epoch_slot_no: 281049 block_no: 5779848 slot_leader_id: 5661323 size: 3405 time: 2021-05-29 03:49:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x877e681197a3e4365e894d5abae5fe09d1115b53993cd383853a32bbac66f719Block Operator
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