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 5780551 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30704316 epoch_slot_no: 291516 block_no: 5780374 slot_leader_id: 4587061 size: 9292 time: 2021-05-29 06:43:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x178042d6a1aa0d614cb5d2561ca9d7f2ccbd10a3fb370305b8b57f800dccfd0aBlock Operator
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