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 5782696 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 30747044 epoch_slot_no: 334244 block_no: 5782519 slot_leader_id: 5152047 size: 6059 time: 2021-05-29 18:35:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb8c93151be34e7a3c11d3001b2f659b9cbc1073b5e1f2798cd5779a31bb237cBlock Operator
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