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 5783986 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 30773331 epoch_slot_no: 360531 block_no: 5783809 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 3364 time: 2021-05-30 01:53:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x149a8fe6fbfff470605c3eb908b37bf8d5caba007f728de6271a3093319fc03bBlock Operator
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