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 5782375 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 30740660 epoch_slot_no: 327860 block_no: 5782198 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 15400 time: 2021-05-29 16:49:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29f29540f6d057b4bbfa0857f9f16c9b617689dcfd51d7f83f941d8b0f8ec0a5Block Operator
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