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 5783919 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 30771862 epoch_slot_no: 359062 block_no: 5783742 slot_leader_id: 4579620 size: 6624 time: 2021-05-30 01:29:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacde49115ad08c0b6e108fc33078eacf28d51fff52355a8b710016452bbabef0Block Operator
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