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 5781844 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 30729986 epoch_slot_no: 317186 block_no: 5781667 slot_leader_id: 4581814 size: 12926 time: 2021-05-29 13:51:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x108594bb931d012f97a1980d3a4fe2b7c8de6bd3a98be8db8facb6fa958ec42cBlock Operator
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