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 5785178 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 30797960 epoch_slot_no: 385160 block_no: 5785001 slot_leader_id: 5685741 size: 1852 time: 2021-05-30 08:44:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb6a4ed8bf67bc98bd9168c492a24f7cff5df56f6a674aeb05e3477ee6db50212Block Operator
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