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 5785946 Details
Epoch: 268 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 30813875 epoch_slot_no: 401075 block_no: 5785769 slot_leader_id: 5659787 size: 7765 time: 2021-05-30 13:09:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4017340d4219548585c45d19cf9f46a33ae5362832af444b260e379b682817bBlock Operator
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