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 5781240 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 30718236 epoch_slot_no: 305436 block_no: 5781063 slot_leader_id: 5672234 size: 2178 time: 2021-05-29 10:35:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x900b502f5938bbf629f62cd60c83dca783fa0f64d6169b77459896b802182ffaBlock Operator
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