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 5782903 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 30750855 epoch_slot_no: 338055 block_no: 5782726 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 642 time: 2021-05-29 19:39:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2735476133f4b536c49f90b3d7c03a8691d21b2ce0847813c7f86da1aadf845Block Operator
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