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 5782781 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 30748666 epoch_slot_no: 335866 block_no: 5782604 slot_leader_id: 5587949 size: 39980 time: 2021-05-29 19:02:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94fd1c4004f2519e5590669485bdfda91258f890897fbec10fa76e043468a254Block Operator
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