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 5783178 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 30756923 epoch_slot_no: 344123 block_no: 5783001 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 18821 time: 2021-05-29 21:20:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c01589ec6b4cdbdb3a9d186c0eebaeb8b31303e42efdae63428dd14300e9b83Block Operator
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