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 5783797 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 30769313 epoch_slot_no: 356513 block_no: 5783620 slot_leader_id: 5679081 size: 3072 time: 2021-05-30 00:46:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3aa861ec792ba6a5c0c99cb9b08585e636b2a65f451e45b3f5cb3ec63a402a4Block Operator
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