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 5782297 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 30739049 epoch_slot_no: 326249 block_no: 5782120 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 13484 time: 2021-05-29 16:22:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0248411e636f2b59c5fe5ab0cc762dd3b9a500287da222c6e4d620a5beb044abBlock Operator
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