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 5780290 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 30699120 epoch_slot_no: 286320 block_no: 5780113 slot_leader_id: 4759892 size: 8892 time: 2021-05-29 05:16:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x393d1997c9bf23737ea727c12a8e17b1f5e92e7bea15b3e9bf3a1c94590ab32cBlock Operator
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