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 5780164 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 30696772 epoch_slot_no: 283972 block_no: 5779987 slot_leader_id: 5766067 size: 6772 time: 2021-05-29 04:37:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa681dff508984c8e24990737ef433556a486257bb95b1eb7699d9e9f451e3a47Block Operator
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