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 5780101 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 30695152 epoch_slot_no: 282352 block_no: 5779924 slot_leader_id: 5780101 size: 3268 time: 2021-05-29 04:10:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55e2d42fafb2db618e1f3ed01202118e1eedbcf9dd99decc0b7f71911d282877Block Operator
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