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 5783163 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 30756553 epoch_slot_no: 343753 block_no: 5782986 slot_leader_id: 5338866 size: 1475 time: 2021-05-29 21:14:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0880f452cce7bd8139acb25f29fe5a80365464251d0f73baecc97e088ab99824Block Operator
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