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 5783757 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 30768672 epoch_slot_no: 355872 block_no: 5783580 slot_leader_id: 5590438 size: 6360 time: 2021-05-30 00:36:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc567a0a699d93f4af021e8c9c44dad06be993501ab2c43d78bc6631a621c698Block Operator
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