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 5784251 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 30778765 epoch_slot_no: 365965 block_no: 5784074 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 719 time: 2021-05-30 03:24:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb70d3acca4b9e1aa44d35962cdbea568afff4cddbbc89bf7ace14e53345c710Block Operator
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