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 5785757 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 30810377 epoch_slot_no: 397577 block_no: 5785580 slot_leader_id: 5333427 size: 4523 time: 2021-05-30 12:11:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2691ba1e3e3db1b7d0ceb07f98b66f4dc7268c8f5a161362bcf55183b3b15d96Block Operator
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