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 5784846 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 30791541 epoch_slot_no: 378741 block_no: 5784669 slot_leader_id: 5661323 size: 11265 time: 2021-05-30 06:57:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacee1468f331254ffc8a146916d282313c5787a5da9e5c17edab5ca8689c8b71Block Operator
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