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 5782814 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 30749358 epoch_slot_no: 336558 block_no: 5782637 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 602 time: 2021-05-29 19:14:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53d276013f5a2c4122e92ebea0fc3d182fdfc4d627f97e1aa3f8ce7f346ce55Block Operator
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