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 5780571 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 30704777 epoch_slot_no: 291977 block_no: 5780394 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 418 time: 2021-05-29 06:51:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xebb62f571d692966fadfb19737820d90358e4959ea0b13bf16f525cf67915219Block Operator
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